Manchester United’s David De Gea digs out teammates in ’embarrassing’ loss to Watford
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea tore into his teammates after suffering an “embarrassing” 4-1 defeat away to Watford on Saturday as the side’s poor form continued.
United slumped to their worst top-flight loss to a newly-promoted side since 1989 in Saturday’s defeat as captain Harry Maguire was sent off late on in a result that heaps more pressure onto boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Watford vs Manchester United result: Live updates and the latest news on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Watford’s incredible 4-1 victory over Manchester United, which has left manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on the brink of losing his job at Old Trafford.
Josh King and Ismaila Sarr gave Watford a commanding first-half lead, before half-time substitute Donny van de Beek pulled a goal back. But Watford then made sure of the win with two injury time goals, through Joao Pedro and Emmanuel Dennis respectively.
The shocking result leaves Solskjaer in serious jeopardy of losing his job and we will be bringing you the very latest news on his position, as well as wider reaction from Vicarage Road.
MANCHESTER UNITED CALL EMERGENCY BOARD MEETING TO DISCUSS OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER SACKING AFTER WATFORD DEFEAT – REPORTS
Manchester United have called an emergency board meeting in order to discuss the sacking of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports.The Norwegian was reportedly backed by the club despite four losses in the previous six Premier League games before Saturday’s dreadful 4-1 loss to Watford at Vicarage Road.United captain Harry Maguire was sent off and the club conceded two injury time goals, turning a poor result into a disastrous one.
Rival Watch: Watford 2-1 Manchester United Watch – Donny Van De Beek Goal, Ronaldo Assist
After trailing 2-0 at half time, Ole Gunnar’s Solskjaer’s team gave an immediate response after the break through a Donny van de Beek goal that was made by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Hornets should have been in front early on but Ismaila Sarr missed two penalties, one of which was a re-take due to encroachment.
Joshua King’s goal have Watford the lead after good work by Emmanuel Dennis on the left hand side.
Increíble humillación de Watford al Manchester United con todo y Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United perdió de manera increíble y sorpresiva ante Watford, un encuentro que jamás nadie se imaginó iba a terminar en goleada para los de Cristiano Ronaldo. El marcador final fue 4-1 para los locales y CR7 no lo podía creer, pues ya de nada sirvió que el arquero David de Gea los salvara, ya que en los primeros minutos salvó en dos tiros penal de Ismaila Sarr. https://www.mediotiempo.com/futbol/premier-league/resumen-partido-watford-vs-manchester-united-4-1-increible-humillacion-cristiano-ronaldo
NUEVA GOLEADA EN CONTRA POR PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United perdió 4-1 ante Watford por la decimosegunda fecha del torneo local.
Pese al difícil momento del equipo, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer y el resto del cuerpo técnico estaban convencidos de que los jugadores tenían la capacidad de revertir este duro presente, considerando todo el tiempo que habían invertido para entrenar durante el break internacional.
Pero se equivocaron. Porque Cristiano Ronaldo y compañía habían dejado de responderles hace varias jornadas atrás.