Manchester United, who in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 drew against Atlético at Wanda (1-1), could not score a single goal against Watford on Saturday, the Premier penalty kick, a blow to Cristiano Ronaldo’s aspirations and his teammates to finish in the top 4 of the Premier and therefore obtain a place in the Champions League (0-0).
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United is 4th, but 5th, Arsenal, is 2 points behind and has 2 fewer games. Ralf Rangnick’s men were powerless against Roy Hodgson’s team, which is 3 points from safety.
Cristiano Ronaldo had a goal disallowed for offside and hit the post with a ball. But the Portuguese star lacked aim, like his teammate Bruno Fernandes. Nor was it the best afternoon for Anthony Elanga, scorer against Atlético, who had a good chance after the break. But Watford’s defense was able to resist United’s constant attacks.
Rangnick turned to Jadon Sancho at game time and in the final stretch he brought in Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford. But the three English internationals failed to change the landscape of the match.