A good start would certain help United’s chances in Hertfordshire, given the sloppy and unwieldy first-half displays that played a large part in their downfall in both the Manchester derby and their Europa League opener.
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Daryl Janmaat picked up the ball and crossed for Capoue to fire his fourth goal of the season.
Marcus Rashford, their only shining light on a black afternoon, gave United hope of a comeback victory just after the hour mark after Etienne Capoue had given Watford a first half lead.
“I was completely aware that we were not the flawless team, that we had lots of players who are not end products and can make their own mistakes”, said the Portuguese. Some individuals feel the pressure too much.
“It’s normal that after the first game he has a little decrease, but I am full of trust with him because I know the player he is. That’s my job because lady luck you don’t control and referee’s mistakes we don’t control”.
“It will give us the confidence to keep working on everything we’ve been doing up to now”.
Roberto Pereyra was unchecked when he raced onto Nordin Amrabat’s pass into the United penalty area and he cut the ball back to Colombia defender Zuniga, who lashed a fine strike past de Gea to leave Mourinho ashen-faced. “We spoke before the game – even one day next week we can go out for dinner”. “This is not just a tactical but also a mental attitude”. It’s something that doesn’t become ideal in a couple of weeks.
“We started the season very well and had good results”.
Watford manager Walter Mazzari has lauded Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic ahead of the two teams’ Premier League 2016/17 clash on 18 September.
“I was completely aware that we were not ideal, with lots of players who are not end products and can make their own mistakes”.
He also appeared annoyed when asked about a potential concussion for Martial, who came back onto the pitch following his blow to the head.
Mourinho thought the goal should have been disallowed. “You’re coming to Watford, you’re not going to Arsenal”.
“And I think he [Mourinho] needs to go in the transfer market for somebody like that”.
“You are asking me things I can’t tell you. Not at all. I was completely aware that we were not ideal, with lots of players who are not end products and can make their own mistakes”.
“That is not under my control”.
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Stoke collapsed inside 11 minutes at Selhurst Park, with goals from James Tomkins and Scott Dann seizing control of the game. Their second goal for example is a mistake because we know we have to press the wing-backs outside the box and not let them take advantage of being one against one in the box.
