Manchester United 1-0 Watford: 5 talking points 

#3 Michael Carrick stars in final appearance

Michael Carrick was given an ovation as he was substituted

The game appeared to be more of a testimonial for the retiring Michael Carrick, who after making nearly 500 appearances for the club, has decided to hang his football boots after this game and move on to a coaching role with the club.

However, despite little incentive to play at top gear, it was Carrick who appeared to be running the midfield one final time for the Red Devils.

His early long ball to nearly locate an advancing Rashford brought immense cheers from the crowd and it was fitting that he played the role of supplier for the goal, finding Mata in space and lofting the ball over the Watford defence, who played the Spanish playmaker onside.

He came off late on to a rapturous Old Trafford crowd, acknowledging a glittering career laden with trophies and immense influence from midfield.