The retiring former England international was handed a valedictory appearance at Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho, a guard of honour by both sides and a rousing ovation when he left the field late on. The 36-year-old club captain played a key part in the first-half winner, springing the offside trap with a long pass from his own half before Juan Mata left Rashford with an open goal. Tweet of the matchGonna be a proud, emotional day seeing my bruv, best mate & master craftsman paint his last strokes before putting the brush down for good #artist🎨Well done @carras16 lad!⚽️😎 pic.twitter.com/NnE5C7uprM — Graeme Carrick (@GraemeCarrick) May 13, 2018Star manManchester United v Watford – Premier League – Old TraffordJuan Mata. The day belonged to Carrick and the winner came from Rashford’s boot but United’s Spanish playmaker was the most consistent threat in a pedestrian game lacking in real penetration. Mata unselfishly laid the ball into Rashford’s path to give the hosts the lead and kept Watford on alert with his forward momentum and range of passing.

Source: Irish Independent May 13, 2018 16:02 UTC