Dennis on target as Watford add to Man United’s misery

The Red Devils had skipper Harry Maguire sent off as their Nigerian imports played crucial roles in a memorable victory

Nigerian international stars Emmanuel Dennis and William Troost-Ekong made significant positive impacts as Watford stunned ten-man Manchester United 4-1 at the Vicarage Road on Saturday.

Super Eagles stand-in captain Troost-Ekong watched on mostly from the bench as compatriot Dennis supplied two of the goals that condemned the Red Devils to their third defeat in their four league games. 

In a fantastic first half for the home side, the Hornets saw Ismaila Sarr miss an 11th-minute penalty but still took a two-goal lead.

Dennis, returning from serving a one-game suspension, provided the assist to Joshua King’s opening goal just before the half-hour mark.

Senegal international Sarr then made amends just before the interval with Watford’s second of the afternoon.

United threatened a comeback five after the break when Cristiano Ronaldo created the space for van De Beek to half the deficit. But Harry Maguire was sent off shortly after, as the visitors were reduced to ten men.