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2021/22 English Premier League
Matchday 27
Manchester United v Watford
Old Trafford
Manchester, England
Saturday, 26 February 2022
Kick-off is at 16h00
Manchester United will be looking to avenge their heavy 4-1 defeat to Watford earlier this season when the two teams clash at
Old Trafford on Saturday, February 26.
The Hornets dismantled a woeful United at Vicarage Road on November 21, which culminated in the dismissal of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a poor run of results.
Performances have largely improved under Ralf Rangnick, who has only lost once in his opening 12 matches at the helm - a 1-0 home defeat to Wolves on January 3.
The Red Devils have embarked on a seven-game unbeaten run in the league since then, with their most recent result a 4-2 victory away to Leeds on Sunday, February 20.
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Rangnick admitted the win was crucial to their hopes of finishing in the top-four after Tottenham and Arsenal also picked up three points the previous day.
"[The win] was great for everybody in the club, for supporters, for the players, for us, we knew that we had to win, even more so after yesterday's results," the German said after the clash at Elland Road.
"Let's keep it going. I hope this experience today will also give us additional energy for the Champions League and upcoming games in the Premier League.
"We know that [we need to win]. It will not change for the rest of the season. We have to get as many points as we possibly can and that was one of those games that we had to win."
The Hornets breathed new life into their quest for survival with a 1-0 success away to Aston Villa at the weekend.
It was Roy Hodgson's first three-point haul since replacing Claudio Ranieri in the hotseat last month and halted an 11-match winless streak for the Hertfordshire outfit.
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Hodgson's side moved up to 18th position, four points adrift of safety, and the veteran English tactician highlighted a desire from his players as a key factor in claiming victory.
"I thought it was a good performance, and I think in the previous three games there have been episodes where there has been good play as well," Hodgson said.
"The players showed a desire to make life difficult for their opponents, that's been evident since the first game up in Burnley.
"I was pleased today, I thought our composure on the ball was better, we showed a lot more confidence to get on the ball, pass the ball and look to create chances."
Head-to-Head (Last Five Premier League Meetings)
Matches - 5
Man United - 3
Watford - 2
Draws - 0
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