Manchester United players wrap up warm as they train ahead of Premier League visit to Watford with Jose Mourinho aware they can't slip-up in pursuit of leaders Man City
- Manchester United head to Watford in the Premier League on Tuesday night
- Jose Mourinho's side are eight points behind leaders Manchester City
- They edged out Brighton 1-0 on Saturday thanks to Lewis Dunk own goal
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic could start up front having recovered from knee injury
- Marcos Rojo could be given a breather in defence ahead of Arsenal on Saturday
Manchester United's players were wrapped up warm as they trained ahead of Tuesday night's must-win visit to Watford in the Premier League.
With rivals Manchester City holding onto their eight-point advantage at the top of the table thanks to Raheem Sterling's late winner at Huddersfield, Jose Mourinho and his team know they can't afford any slip-ups at Vicarage Road.
United looked laboured as they edged out Brighton thanks to a Lewis Dunk own goal at Old Trafford on Saturday and they certainly won't have it easy against Marco Silva's in-form Watford side.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic (left), Jesse Lingard (middle) and Ander Herrera train as Manchester United prepare for their trip to Watford in the Premier League on Tuesday night
Warm clothing was the order of the day for Marcos Rojo (left), Scott McTominay (middle) and Jesse Lingard as they prepare for their visit to Vicarage Road
Manager Jose Mourinho keeps an eye on training at Carrington on Monday afternoon
Antonio Valencia wraps up warm with gloves and a woolly hat during the training session
Juan Mata was also wearing a snood with his hat as temperatures dropped in Manchester
Ashley Young was also well wrapped up against the chilly temperatures as United trained
United find themselves eight points adrift of leaders and neighbours Manchester City
The squad dug out their hats, gloves and snoods as they trained at Carrington on Monday afternoon with temperatures in the north-west far from balmy.
United were beaten 3-1 on their last visit to Watford in the early stages of last season, while Silva held Mourinho's team to a goalless draw at Old Trafford when in charge of Hull City last season.
Watford sit eighth in the league table following their impressive 3-0 win at Newcastle on Saturday and Silva's fine work is attracting admiring glances from managerless Everton.
Midfielder Nemanja Matic was also feeling the chill as United trained in Manchester on Monday
Romelu Lukaku may be dropped in favour of Zlatan Ibrahimovic though he escaped a suspension for allegedly kicking out at Brighton's Gaetan Bong
United defenders Daley Blind (left) and Luke Shaw pictured in training on Monday
Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic could start at Vicarage Road having made three sub appearances last week after returning from his serious knee ligament injury
The Swedish striker sprints during training as Joel Pereira and Eric Bailly watch on behind
Nonetheless, United will be favourites to take all three points and keep the pressure on City, who play at home to Southampton on Wednesday.
Mourinho may opt to start with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in attack and rest Romelu Lukaku after the Swede came off the bench three times in a week.
Marcos Rojo has started the last two matches after recovering from a knee injury, though Phil Jones or Eric Bailly could come in to allow the Argentine international a rest ahead of Saturday's visit to Arsenal.
Speaking about the challenge ahead at Watford, Mourinho said: 'Against Watford I was very upset with Watford's first goal after some guy sent (Anthony) Martial to the hospital and the referee let it go,' Mourinho said.
Marcos Rojo and Ander Herrera are pictured in training on Monday ahead of the Watford game
Victor Lindelof could feature in United's defence as he continues to slot into English football
Luke Shaw, Ander Herrera and Jesse Lingard do their best to keep warm in chilly conditions
Luke Shaw and Daley Blind take part in a training ground exercise at Carrington
'That is the reason why I was very, very upset at Watford. I think Watford made also progress.
'They have an unusual squad for a mid-table team.
'They have a squad full of very good players who are not normal to be in these mid-table teams. They have a good coach.
'They have improved a lot from last season too.'
Most watched Sport videos
- Travis Kelce gets his makeup done filming new horror show
- Olympiacos fans making serious NOISE before Aston Villa game
- Man United celebrate their 3rd goal in front of their fans
- 'She has to party!': Mary Earps gatecrashes Ella Toone's interview
- Man United Women walk the steps to collect their FA Cup medals
- Man United Women's trophy lift after 4-0 FA Cup final win
- Beckham on the importance of '99 after his difficult '98 season
- Football star Kylian Mbappé announces his departure from PSG
- FIFA have been THREATENED with legal action
- Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich ref 'to be AXED from Euro's'
- Rudiger in his car after Real Madrid beat Bayern Munich
- Arsenal fans MOCK Man United's leaking roof as they celebrate win