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Ralf Rangnick refuses to play down importance of Watford match

Ralf Rangnick refuses to play down importance of Watford match
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Manchester United interim head coach Ralf Rangnick says that Saturday's clash with Watford is vital to the team's top-four hopes.

Manchester United interim head coach Ralf Rangnick has said that Saturday's clash with Watford is "very important" in terms of the team's battle for a top-four finish in the Premier League table.

The Red Devils have won their last two league matches against Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United to move into fourth spot in the division, one point clear of fifth-placed Arsenal.

The Gunners have two games in hand on Man United, though, and West Ham United, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur are also in the mix for fourth position.

Rangnick has said that it is vital that the 20-time English champions "keep the momentum" by beating the Hornets ahead of matches against Manchester City, Tottenham and Liverpool.

"Yeah, it's very important, but this is the case with almost every game we had to play and will be playing in the future," Rangnick told reporters.

"We have to keep the momentum, win tomorrow against Watford, and then be ready for the upcoming games afterwards against the top teams. So, yes, we are fully aware that we have to win the game tomorrow."

Man United will again be missing Edinson Cavani (groin) and Scott McTominay (illness) for the clash with Watford, while Mason Greenwood remains unavailable for selection due to a club suspension.

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