Manchester United fell 4-1 defeat first Watford on Saturday as pressure mounts on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following the team’s fourth defeat in the last five Premier League games.
Harry Maguire was sent off in the second half as United faltered in another defeat, with David De Gea also saving two penalties in a chaotic game at Vicarage Road. Ismaila Sarr Twice denied by De Gea but was compensated with a 44th-minute strike to extend the lead for his side. Donny van de Beek was brought on in the second half but his goal was only consolation as Watford scored two more in stoppage time.
Midfielder Scott McTominay give Watford an early chance to take the lead before he knocks out the opposing striker Joshua King in the 18-yard box for eight minutes. Striker Sarr missed the penalty afterwards, but the defender Kiko Femenia As fast as possible to score the home team’s goal, although the Assistant Referee ruled out the goal for trespassing in the penalty area.
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De Gea became the hero once again when he saved Sarr’s reworked kick to keep the two teams level.
Watford, who had been dominant for most of the first half, took a well-deserved lead in the 28th minute when King scored to go home after a quick play from the forward. Emmanuel Dennis. United were pushed even further back when the hosts doubled their lead just before half-time with a deflected shot from Sarr.
Midfielder Van de Beek came on from the bench at halftime and helped get his team back into the game, sending the ball into an empty net after a beautiful link with the forward. Cristiano Ronaldo.
Things then went from bad to worse for United as captain Maguire was sent off in the 69th minute, receiving a second yellow card for a foul on the opposing midfielder. Tom Cleverley.
Watford striker Joao Pedro Bid for any doubt in the final moments of the game with a stoppage-time goal before Dennis added a fourth shortly after.
