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Jose Mourinho praises defender Victor Lindelof after another 'positive' display for Manchester United against Watford

Jose Mourinho once again singled out defender Victor Lindelof for special praise following Manchester United's victory at Watford on Tuesday night.

The Red Devils moved to within five points of leaders Manchester City courtesy of a 4-2 win at Vicarage Road but they had been cruising at the break.

Former Watford winger Ashley Young scored two stunning goals inside six minutes to break a scoring duck stretching back to May 2016 and, when Anthony Martial tucked home a third, the visitors looked home and hosed.

Victor Lindelof put in another 'positive' display for Manchester United, says Jose Mourinho
Victor Lindelof put in another 'positive' display for Manchester United, says Jose Mourinho

Instead, Watford hit back as substitute Troy Deeney converted a 77th-minute penalty before Abdoulaye Doucoure turned home to bring Marco Silva's side within one goal.