Premier League 2018-19: 5 talking points from Match Day 5

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Chelsea FC v Cardiff City - Premier League
Chelsea FC v Cardiff City - Premier League

4. Manchester United still a force to reckon with as they overpower Watford:

After four rounds of matches, Watford had won all of their matches and was sitting with the big boys Chelsea and Liverpool at 12 points, whereas United had a poor start with losses to Brighton and Tottenham.

Watford FC v Manchester United - Premier League
Watford FC v Manchester United - Premier League

Javi Gracia, the Premier League Manager for the month of August did not make any changes in the starting line-up for the fifth time in a row. United, meanwhile were without Rashford who was out with a red card and Luke Shaw with a head injury. Mourinho started the match with Fellaini, Matic, and Pogba in a 3 man midfield. This proved to be a decisive factor in the match as Fellaini proved to be a superb cover for both Smalling and Lindelof and allowed Matic and Pogba to play freely and attack.

Two goals from two set pieces with Lukaku and Smalling on the score sheet meant that United was cruising against Watford. But a familiar moment of panic play set in when Watford's Andre Gray struck their first. Ultimately though, United managed to finish on top with a Matic red card being a downer in the end. Mourinho's men will travel next to face Swiss opponents Young Boys.

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