MANCHESTER UNITED players painted the town red following their win over Watford on Saturday.
The Red Devils bagged a 2-1 win over the Hornets thanks to two goals in a devastating three-minute burst for Jose Mourinho’s side at Vicarage Road.
United, who had Nemanja Matic sent off for a second bookable offence in injury time, had an early effort from Alexis Sanchez disallowed for offside but soon took command via a scrappy 35th-minute effort from Romelu Lukaku and a superb left-footed volley from Chris Smalling three minutes later.
And to celebrate their victory, the likes of Paul Pogba, Eric Bailly, Marouane Fellaini, Anthony Martial and Timothy Fosu-Mensah hit the town for a team dinner.
Pogba took to Instagram to share a clip of himself enjoying a meal alongside his Old Trafford team-mates.
Youngster Fosu-Mensah – who is currently on loan at Fulham – also shared some snaps on social media.
The players looked to be in very high spirits as they relaxed following United’s win.
Following their poor back-to-back defeats to Brighton and Tottenham, Mourinho’s side have returned to winning ways with victories over Burnley and Watford.
Boss Mourinho hailed midfielder Fellaini for his physicality to provide some defensive support following United’s woeful defeats at the start of the season.
“We made defensive mistakes against Brighton and against Tottenham,” Mourinho said.
“Against Brighton we didn’t deserve to win, against Tottenham I think we did – but (in the two games we conceded) six goals and made defensive mistakes.
“Then we go to two matches away, difficult matches. I felt that my central defenders need, especially in this moment of a bit of instability, they need somebody to support them and give them the first wall, physically.
Marouane Fellaini
“Marouane is giving us more than that, he is giving that but also quality and simplicity. He is playing simple and well. I’m really happy.”
The Red Devils are now eighth in the Premier League with nine points, six behind leaders Chelsea.
The Blues top the table on goal difference with Liverpool in second. Both sides are unbeaten so far this season.
Source:www.express.co.uk