After missing two Manchester United games in a row, Anthony Martial returned to Jose Mourinho's starting eleven to inspire a comfortable 2-0 victory over Watford at Old Trafford.

Setting up Juan Mata's opener before helping himself to a second half goal himself, Martial was the catalyst for an important three points.

It's a win that moves United up to fifth beyond Liverpool ahead of their arch rivals' game against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield.

Watford gave a good account of themselves but couldn't turn some decent play into goals with no real clinical presence in the final third.

United had no such problems and peppered Heurelho Gomes' goal throughout the ninety minutes in a fairly dominant performance.

The Red Devils are now in great shape heading into a big week in Europe, hosting French side St. Etienne in the UEFA Europa League Round of 32.

It was a display that delighted United fans and they took to Twitter to enthuse about their team and in particular Anthony Martial...

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