Man Utd stumble again in Watford stalemate
Manchester United’s challenge for a top-four finish in the Premier League stumbled once more as Watford clung on for a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford to boost their hopes of survival.
FULL-TIME Man Utd 0-0 Watford
The visitors stand firm to clinch a much-deserved point#MUNWAT pic.twitter.com/ZI1hIGmamg
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 26, 2022
United dominated from start to finish but were made to pay for not taking any of their chances with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Anthony Elanga not clinical in front of goal.
Today's captain shares his thoughts on #MUNWAT 💭#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2022
Our interim boss gave #MUTV his reaction to #MUNWAT 💬#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2022
The Red Devils remained fourth but edged just two points ahead of Arsenal, who have three games in hand.
Before kick-off, both sets of players stood together with a sign saying “peace” in six languages alongside United boss Ralf Rangnick in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A message from Ralf and the players ❤️ #MUFC pic.twitter.com/mu0ul9GDeE
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 26, 2022
Rangnick also wore a “no war” badge, while there Ukrainian flags waved among the crowd at Old Trafford.