Manchester United 1-0 Watford: 5 talking points 

#5 Injury-free Bailly crucial for United's progress next season

Bailly was solid against Andre Gray, but will fitness be his friend next season?

United's defending has come under scrutiny in the second half of the season and much of it has been down to center-back Eric Bailly's injury woes that have kept him on the sidelines for the majority of the season.

Chris Smalling has looked suspect all season and it is his goals at the other end that have papered over his cracks.

Phil Jones always looks to be flirting with injuries that have hampered his career at Old Trafford, while Marcos Rojo has failed to stamp his authority in the first team since joining in 2015.

Ivorian Bailly is arguably the strongest, most vocal defender in United's ranks, as was visible from Sunday's performance at Old Trafford.

It was him organizing the man-marking and getting tackles and clearances in, especially in the dying moments when Watford were searching for an equalizer.

He may not have auditioned successfully for a starting place in the FA Cup final based on one performance, but what is certain is that his availability and fitness will be key to United seriously challenging for the title next season.