Manchester United will welcome Watfordat Old Trafford in Manchester in the 27th round of the2021-22 Premier League season, on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at 10:00 AM (ET). Here, you will find the expected lineups of both teams that will appear in this Matchday 27soccer game of the English Premier League. You canwatch the game onfuboTV (Free 7-dayTrial)in the US, whileyou can tune in onDAZNin Canada.
This will be their16th EPL meeting. No surprises here as Manchester Unitedhave been the obvious favorites in head-to-head duels, claiming a triumph in a total of12gamesso far; Watford have celebrated a victory onlythree timesto this day, and theno matches haveended in a draw.
Their most recent game was played on November 20, 2021, when the Hornets surprised the Red Devils with a shocking 4-1 victory at home at theVicarage Road in Watford. It promisesto be an even more exciting clash as they meet for the second time in the 2021/2022Premier Leagueseason.
Manchester United probable lineup
Following his exploits in the Champions League, Anthony Elanga might be offered a starting position in Manchester United’s match against Watford. Ralf Rangnick must decide whether to start Elanga ahead of Jadon Sancho or Marcus Rashford, with the latter struggling for form in recent weeks.
Edinson Cavani is going to miss another game due to a groin injury. Scott McTominay, who missed the Red Devil’s trip to Madrid due to sickness, might return. Mason Greenwood is still unavailable for picks as he has been suspended from playing.
Manchester United possible starting XI:
De Gea; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Telles; Fred, Pogba; Elanga, Fernandes, Sancho; Ronaldo.
Watford probablelineup
Watford will be without Peter Etebo and Nicolas Nkoulou as they work on match fitness, while Joao Pedro and Juraj Kucka will have their injuries evaluated.
Joshua King and Tom Cleverley, both ex-Man United players, had beenlooking to make an impression against their former club, but both might lose their spots for the clash. Edo Kayembe is a probable midfield replacement for the Hornets, who might also choose for Cucho Hernandez or Ken Sema at Old Trafford.
Watford possible starting XI:
Foster; Femenia, Cathcart, Samir, Kamara; Louza, Kayembe, Sissoko; Sarr, Hernandez, Dennis.
see also
Manchester United vs Watford: Date, Time, and TV channel in the US and Canada for 2021-22 Premier League
