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'Ighalo should expect tougher challenges at Manchester United than Watford' - Lawal

Nigeria legend Garba Lawal has warned new Manchester United signing Odion Ighalo to expect tougher challenges than he faced at Watford.

The striker completed a stunning move to Old Trafford on transfer deadline day from Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, signing a six-month contract with the Premier League club.

Ighalo is no stranger to the Premier League after featuring for Watford for three seasons, scoring 33 goals in 82 league appearances and winning December's Player of the Month award in 2015.

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However, Lawal has warned the 30-year-old to prepare for bigger challenges with the Red Devils, who are competing in the Europa League and aiming to finish in Premier League top four.