Manchester United 2-1 Watford: 5 men who were brilliant for Solskjaer | Premier League 2018-19

#1 Luke Shaw

Manchester United v Watford FC - Premier League

It is not always that a defender becomes the man of the match when two forwards have scored the goals. But such was Luke Shaw's impact on the game that he is our pick of the players on the day.

The Englishman started as the left-back, a role he has sealed under Solskjaer and was solid at the back. Shaw got his tackles right, recovered the ball well and even covered for his center backs. His speed and presence of mind is an asset in this back four, and he helped United deal with the absence of Lindelof.

But it is when Shaw ventures forward that he truly opens up and adds a new dimension to United's game. On and on he ran down the wings, tireless combining with Martial to cause Watford all sorts of trouble. And in the 28th minute, he gave the Old Trafford crowd a moment to remember.

Under another onslaught from Watford, Shaw won back the ball near his box and immediately ventured forward. The away team were caught out of position and Martial was ahead of the Englishman ready for the pass. But Shaw spotted Rashford's clever run on the far side and unleashed a defense-splitting pass that would make Pogba proud. The ball was weighed to perfection and Rashford finished to give United the lead.