Solskjaer hails star man Fernandes as Man United see off Watford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised star man Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United’s January signing put in another man-of-the-match display as Watford were overcome.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised star man Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United’s January signing put in another man-of-the-match display as Watford were overcome.
Bruno Fernandes scored his first goal for Manchester United and created two more as the Red Devils extended their unbeaten run to six matches in all competitions with a 3-0 Premier League victory over Watford.
Troy Deeney saw a penalty saved as Tottenham extended their Premier League winless run to four matches with an uninspiring 0-0 draw at Vicarage Road against Watford.
Manchester United slumped to defeat at bottom club Watford before manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accused his players of treating the Premier League game as a testimonial.
Liverpool made hard work of beating rock-bottom Watford 2-0 in the Premier League on Saturday and also suffered another injury blow as Georginio Wijnaldum limped off ahead his side’s Club World Cup trip.
The Premier League season has almost reached its halfway mark, with the games coming thick and fast during a busy period of the campaign.
Quique Sanchez Flores became the second manager sacked by Watford this season, while Premier League leaders Liverpool increased their healthy lead over defending champions Manchester City.
Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic scored in either half as Chelsea beat Watford 2-1 to move up to third with their fifth straight Premier League win.
The Premier League swings back into action after a dramatic round of Carabao Cup fixtures during the week.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is banking on his side’s late equaliser in a 1-1 draw against rock-bottom Watford being the turning point of the season.