David de Gea
07.02.2020 - 19:16 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Troy Deeney says Odion Ighalo was so desperate to score against Manchester United, he might have scuppered Watford's chances of winning at Old Trafford back in 2016.
Ighalo is back in the Premier League after a spell in China after he joined United on loan until the end of the season.
The Nigerian striker has made no secret that playing for United is a dream come true, and now his former strike partner at Watford has explained how much scoring at Old Trafford meant to Ighalo.
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Watford boss Nigel Pearson admitted he's becoming used to waiting for VAR decisions to confirm goals, after revealing his frustration at seeing his side's effort chalked off against Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping Odion Ighalo can net his first Manchester United goal when he faces former side Watford in the Premier League this weekend.
Players tend to interpret roles according to their own skill set.
Manchester United are back in Premier League action on Sunday when they welcome Watford to Old Trafford.
Dean Henderson can achieve anything he wants in football, including taking the No.1 jersey at Manchester United next season.
Dean Henderson can achieve anything he wants in football, including taking the No.1 jersey at Manchester United next season.
It is set to be an extra special weekend for Odion Ighalo.
Odion Ighalo said it is down to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to decide whether to partner him with Anthony Martial up front for Manchester United.
Manchester United will be looking to maintaining their league form as they return to the European stage.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given the strongest indication yet that Odion Ighalo will feature for Manchester United against Chelsea — after admitting it's been a boost to finally integrate the new striker in training.
Odion Ighalo has arrived at Carrington as he prepares to train with his new Manchester United teammates for the first time on Sunday.
Odion Ighalo is beginning a strength-based fitness regime as he continues to build his match fitness ahead of a potential Manchester United debut next week.