Manchester United defeats Watford: Scott McTominay strikes early to put Man Utd in Round 4 of FA Cup

Manchester United defeats Watford: It was Manchester United vs Watford in the FA Cup 3rd Round. The match Manchester United vs Watford ended in a 1-0 win in the FA Cup.

Manchester United welcomed Watford at Old Trafford to play the 3rd Round tie of the FA Cup.

Scot McTominay’s early goal was the difference-maker as he headed the ball in the 5th minute to send the Red Devils into the next phase of the tournament.

Probable Winner

Although they’ll shuffle their playing 11 today, Manchester United will be unperturbed as they pull off a win in this clash.

Probable Playing 11

Team News

Manchester United

Henderson, Tuanzebe, Bailly, Maguire, Telles, Matic, Van de Beek, James, Mata, Greenwood, Martial

Watford

Bachmann, Navarro, Troost-Ekong, Wilmot, Masina, Hughes, Chalobah, Cleverley, Sarr, Gray, Deeney

Match Details

FA Cup 2020-21

Match: Manchester United Vs Watford Third Round Match

Date And Time: 10th January, Sunday- 1:30am IST

Telecast: Sony Ten 1/HD, SonyLIV

Top Goal Scorer

Manchester United

Watford

Fantasy Team Picks

Goal-Keeper

Ben Foster’s ability to parry away a slew of shots sees him line up for us as the shot stopper.

Defenders

Taking to the Premier League like a fish takes to water, Alex Telles has been vibrant for Manchester United with his searing runs in attack. He finds company in Brandon Williams and Eric Bailly owing to the high likelihood of the side pulling off a cleansheet today.

Midfielders

For some inexplicable reason, Juan Mata has been completely shut down in the league. However, he’s not been dissuaded by that with him impressing in domestic football to see him find a place in our unit for the outing.

Scott McTominay’s two goals against Leeds United see him and Donny van de Beek complete the trio of picks from the club. Watford will meanwhile be represented by the guile filled Ismailia Sarr owing to his ability to come up with scorching shots.

Nathaniel Chalobah’s ability to close the ball and do the dirty work at the back sees him wrap the duo from the side.

Strikers

Striker Troy Deeney’s affinity to score in ties of these stature see him complete the set of picks from Watford. The opposition will also see their striker, Mason Greenwood line up for us.

Captain And Vice-Captain

Mata’s ability to both score and assist sees him be our captain while Greenwood is the vice-captain.

Fantasy Team

Foster, Telles, Williams, Bailly, Donny, Sarr, Mata, Chalobah, Scott, Mason, Troy

Fantasy Team Disclaimer

The veracity of our selections and team is based on earnest analysis of the league, matches and playing 11s. We implore you to forage your team by your own accord with these facets helping spur your decision making.