Watford: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s work depends on utas after 10-man Manchester United slumped to a 4-1 defeat against Watford on Saturday.
United’s fifth defeat in seven Premier League matches raised pressure on Norwegian managers to the extreme level as the club boss decided whether to pull the plug during his reign.
They were outside and thought by Watford Claudio Ranieri, who came to the match after losing four of their last five Premier League matches.
Watford dominated the first half and was really worthy of their two goals in part time, goals from Joshua King and Ismaila Sarr.
Visitors pulled the goal back at the start of the second half through the substitute for Donny Van Deek but could not find the equalizer and captain Harry Maguire sent with more than 20 minutes to leave.
Substitute Joao Pedro finished United’s hopes with the third end and Emmanuel Dennis rubbed salt into Solskjaer’s wound, making it 4-1.
Vicarage Road was gripped by the early drama when referee Jonathan Moss pointed to the penalty spot in the sixth minute after United Machodder Scott McTomay Bundled King In The Box in the box.
Sarr sentence was saved by the Spaniard but Kiko Femenia fired a house from the right side of the box just to see his goal ruled out by Var for encroachment into the box.
Sarr reclaimed the kick but De Gea was again saved to keep a goalless score.
Watford looked at the more dangerous side when half wearing, with United struggling to build control resemblance despite playing two midfielders holding on McTominay and Nemanja Matic.
They lead they deserve when the king is legged with a cross from Dennis who is impressive.
The king should double the advantage with a free header from the center of the goal but De Gea made a direct rescue.
Watford got their second goal so deserved right before the half-time break when Sarr was made for the previous penalty missed for the slot past De Gea from the edge of the box.
Solskjaer wakes a tunnel at rest attacked by songs “You are fired in the morning” because he really plans the way back to the match.
He threw van de Beek and Anthony Martial for Marcus Rashford and McComomay and United suddenly found rhythm.
They were in the 50th minute when Van De Beek came home from close range after the bait to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Suddenly United played with more freedom and fluency.
Bruno Fernandes was fired wide before goalkeeper Watford Ben Foster produced an extraordinary rescue to deny Ronaldo when he arrived at the goal.
But they could not find another goal and Magie was expelled in the 69th minute for the challenge at Tom Cleverley.
Pedro scored from a strong corner to beat De Gea to make him 3-1 and Dennis crashed into the house from the right side of the box to send Watford fans to ecstasy.
The Red Devils are now 12 points behind the Chelsea leader and at risk of losing a touch with the top four.
Solskjaer without a 20-year-old Greenwood Mason, who has tested the Coronavirus positive.
He now has to undergo an isolation period during the crucial period for United.
United face the Champions League trip crunch to Villarreal on Tuesday before traveling to the Chelsea Premier League leader next weekend.
But now there is serious doubts about whether Solskjaer will remain responsible.