Watford secure a huge win over Manchester United to earn their first home victory of the campaign.
It is only the second time the Hornets have beaten United in the Premier League and it has come at a perfect time for Nigel Pearson, moving his team to within six points of safety.
A huge error from David de Gea gifted the home side the lead as he allowed Ismaila Sarr’s volley to slip through his grasp to find the back of the net.
Watford extended their advantage from the penalty spot after Sarr was brought down by Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Skipper Troy Deeney converted from 12 yards, which was enough to deliver the three points.
United provided late pressure, but it was too little too late at point.
Jesse Lingard, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford all missed decent opportunities, but it was another poor performance from Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s men against a team in the lower depths of the Premier League.
