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  1. Mistakes cost Watford a draw - Mazzarripublished at 18:21 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Watford manager Walter Mazzarri says his side were "always in the game" but "mistakes" led to both Manchester United goals.

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  2. Oxford United 1-0 Milton Keynes Donspublished at 18:10 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Substitute Kane Hemmings scores a late winner as Oxford made it five wins in a row by beating MK Dons.

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  3. Mourinho pleased with 'phenomenal' first halfpublished at 17:53 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says his side played some "fabulous football" and were "phenomenal" at times during their 2-0 victory over Watford.

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  4. 'Tattooed man' mystery continuespublished at 16:54 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    The mystery man who was found dead in 1997 had a tattoo on his arm of a woman's head and a heart.

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  5. 'Is there a fire drill?'published at 16:51 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 2-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    Paul Pogba and Juan Mata have been the two stand-out players today, by far.

    But it's been a good all-round performance from Manchester United and the supporters know, because many of them are leaving. So many so, in fact, that the Watford supporters are singing: "Is there a fire drill?" But I think the home faithful are confident of the result.

  6. 'That will do Martial's confidence a world of good'published at 16:20 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 2-0 Watford

    Martin Keown
    Former Arsenal defender on Final Score

    Martial has been pressurised by his manager and that's pleasing, because he's a great talent but he needs to start to show that in a United shirt. But now he's scored, and that will do his confidence a world of good.

    MartialImage source, Reuters
  7. 'Martial chose to take his time'published at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 2-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    It looked an easy finish for Martial but that was because he chose to dwell on the ball and take his time. 

    It was a swift United break and when Martial received the ball it looked easy enough to sweep it into the far corner. But he paused, the near post opened up and he slotted it home.

  8. Watford 'not really creating much'published at 16:10 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 1-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    Watford have started this half much better than they finished the first, but although they are enjoying plenty of possession they're not really creating much at present.

    Mazzarri dejectedImage source, Reuters
  9. 'Mata and Pogba are the stars'published at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 1-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    Watford have got to do a lot of talking and reorganising at the interval. 

    It's been great by Manchester United, and the chances are there for a second and a third. Mata and Pogba are the stars. Were it not for Gomes, Watford would be done, beaten, on the bus and heading home.

    PogbaImage source, Getty Images
  10. 'Wonderful wing play'published at 15:47 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 1-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    Lots of wonderful wing play from Manchester United. It's all United, and to be honest they deserve a second goal before half-time. If they do get a second then it's game over.

  11. 'Watford failed to get the ball away'published at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 1-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    Great movement and interplay from Manchester United, after Watford failed to get the ball away. Watford have been working hard to retain possession but now it's too late, they've gone a goal down.

  12. Much too hastypublished at 15:28 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 0-0 Watford

    Garth Crooks
    Former Spurs striker on Final Score

    Can you take a free-kick before the referee gives you permission? No. If you do, you run the risk of whatever you achieve being chalked off, and that's what's happened at Old Trafford.

  13. 'Great match'published at 15:19 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 0-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    This is frenetic, such a good pace to the game. A great match so far, and you have to give credit to Watford who are bombing forward with pace whenever they win the ball. 

    However, Manchester United have such an exciting front four. There will be goals today, you can feel it.

    Valencia and HolebasImage source, Getty Images
  14. Watford gellingpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd 0-0 Watford

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    "The way Watford have gelled as a side, with so many new players coming and going all the time, is pretty inspiring."

  15. Watford's defensive strengthpublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Man Utd v Watford (15:00 GMT)

    Terry Butcher
    Ex-England captain at Old Trafford for 5 live Sport

    Watford must be inspired by their recent performance against Arsenal. They defended very well against the Gunners, and will have to do so again this afternoon.

  16. 'Some players take time to settle'published at 14:43 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Manchester United v Watford (15:00 GMT)

    Danny Mills
    Ex-Man City defender on Football Focus

    Manchester United bought Henrikh Mkhitaryan because he's known quality, a phenomenal, outstanding player. Some players take time to settle when they move countries and join a new club. The challenge was for Mkhitaryan to handle the mental pressure.

    What we're starting to see now is Jose Mourinho's United displaying those Chelsea and Inter Milan traits, so solid at the back.

  17. 'You can get so many benefits from it'published at 14:42 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    #PeoplesCup

    Alex Scott urges you to sign up for the 2017 FA People's Cup

    England player Alex Scott "would've loved the opportunity to have a competition like this when I was younger".

    What's she talking about? The FA People's Cup - the country's biggest free five-a-side competition which gives you the chance to make your way to Wembley.

    "When I was younger, playing in a football cage, the dream was always to play at Wembley," adds Scott.

    "The FA People's Cup gives anyone the opportunity to sign up to a local team in your area. You don't have to rely on your mates.

    "It's a chance to meet different people, socialise in different environments. It's more than just signing up, you can get so many benefits from it."

    So what are you waiting for? Sign up for the FA People's Cup, external - but hurry as the deadline for entries is the 19 February!

  18. Two changes for Man Utdpublished at 14:16 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Manchester United v Watford (15:00 GMT)

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    Manchester United make two changes to the side that started the win at Leicester last Sunday. Daley Blind returns to the defence in place of Marcos Rojo while Anthony Martial is in for Marcus Rashford.

    Man Utd XI: de Gea, Valencia, Bailly, Smalling, Blind, Ander Herrera, Pogba, Mata, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Ibrahimovic. Subs: Rooney, Lingard, Carrick, Rashford, Romero, Fellaini, Darmian.

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    Watford make one change, Miguel Britos comes in to defence with Valon Behrami making way from midfield.  

    Watford XI: Gomes, Britos, Kaboul, Prodl, Cathcart, Holebas, Zarate, Capoue, Cleverley, Niang, Deeney. Subs: Mariappa, Success, Behrami, Doucoure, Janmaat, Okaka, Arlauskis.

  19. 'Mkhitaryan has been a central part of the improvement'published at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Manchester United v Watford (15:00 GMT)

    Martin Keown
    Former Arsenal defender on Football Focus

    "Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been a central part of the improvement of Manchester United. The club have had a number of draws at home this season - had they turned those into wins they'd currently be sitting right behind Chelsea."

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    Mkhitaryan needed time to 'adapt' under Mourinho

  20. 'Watford are almost safe'published at 14:06 Greenwich Mean Time 11 February 2017

    Manchester United v Watford (15:00 GMT)

    Danny Mills
    Ex-Man City defender on Football Focus

    It was looking a little precarious for Watford up until two or three weeks ago, but a couple of decent recent results mean they're almost safe. 

    But it remains a weird dynamic at that football club, with the manager likely to go at the end of the season.

    Walter MazzarriImage source, PA