Patrick Rees
A brace from an utter unlikely source coupled with a fantastic goal from Anthony Martial followed by a mesmerising solo goal from Jesse Lingard gave Manchester United an important away win against a stern Watford unit.
It all started in as early as the 19th minute when Ashley Young’s venomous strike from the edge of the edge of the area gave United the lead. Young, who started his career at Watford, doubled United’s advantage just six minutes after the first, with a tremendous 25-yard free-kick. The free-kick was so precise that Jose Mourinho was left red-faced. Don’t believe us? You can have a look!
Jose Mourinho Young Freekick Reaction #MUFC pic.twitter.com/p42cXTz981
— Ammad United (@Ammadutd) November 28, 2017
Just a couple of minutes after Young’s brace, Anthony Martial made it three for the visitors with what can be described as a calm finish from 18 yards out. United were cruising, but again, Marco Silva is never the one who can be taken for granted. The Hornets responded firmly in the latter part of the second half after Marcos Rojo fouled second-half substitute, Roberto Pereyra into the area. Troy Deeney made no mistake in drawing his side back into the game. Seven minutes after Watford’s first, a precise finish from midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure gave United a firm headache.
As the game approached it’s final five minutes, Watford were breathing heavily on the back of Manchester United, but a brilliant counter-attack and a brilliant solo run from Jesse Lingard injected the final nail in Watford’s coffin. United restored their two-goal advantage and the Hornets were left wondering what went wrong. The scoreline should have stated differently (as is the case in all of Manchester United’s games) had Lukaku been a bit more prolific in front of goal. The Belgian missed the simplest of chances and with that being done, his struggles continued.
“The second half should have been five or six-nil, it was easier to score than the first. We missed chances,” Mourinho was quoted by BBC.
“Out of nothing, they got a penalty for 3-1, then it was a different game. It was an easy match to win comfortably. At 3-2 the game is in the balance then Lingard had the initiative to kill the game.”
— Ryan (@Vintage_Utd) November 28, 2017
— Ryan (@Vintage_Utd) November 28, 2017
How im gonna convince my kids that Lukaku missed that. pic.twitter.com/ui7tMdh3C4
— Sam ✨ (@JuanderfuI) November 28, 2017
Josê should bench Lukaku so he would realize he is not playing for Everton also to make competition between him and Zlatan
— Sam ✨ (@JuanderfuI) November 28, 2017
NEYMAR IS THE BRAZILIAN ASHLEY YOUNG pic.twitter.com/6lBH9XFfO5
— ORGANIC MEMES (@memesforadults) November 28, 2017
NEYMAR tells his mum about Ashley young…
— Ahmet (@ItsAhmetSavas) November 28, 2017
nothing better than seeing Watford fans hopes crushed by a lingard goal haha class finish
— Kev (@kevazza2804) November 28, 2017
Ashley Young and Jesse Lingard masterclass!#MUFC #WATMUN
— Maroof Syed (@SirMaroof) November 28, 2017
LINGARD LINDELOF
We can’t bottle we ain’t Liverpool— ひ (@blackbery1k) November 28, 2017
Don’t start Lukaku against Arsenal
— Peter (18-4) (@IconicFellaini) November 28, 2017
Glad that’s over.
Wouldn’t be Utd. If there wasn’t a bit of stress involved. ♂— Robbie Maguire (@MaguireRobbie) November 28, 2017
Yea big time…..waste of money
— Jorges (@King_Jorges27) November 28, 2017
LukakuOUT
— Ant. (@Rojobsessed) November 28, 2017
Good. But it should have been all over before Watford scored. R. Lukaku is suffering in confidence. He should have scored a goal today. Pat.
— Patrick Nyarko Abeka® (@patabek) November 28, 2017
Is lukaku still untouchable? Don’t start that Belgian sanogo anytime soon
— Kenyan Alejandro (@mash_sir) November 28, 2017
Can’t decide what sounds better Jesse Messi or Lionel Lingard @JesseLingard ❤️
— Davex (@Davex_07) November 28, 2017
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