Watford 3 Manchester United 1: Well that didn’t last long. The optimism that followed Jose Mourinho to Old Trafford has quickly disappeared with a third successive defeat, the first time the manager has endured such a run since his Porto days in 2002.

Tottenham 1 Watford 0: Erik Lamela believes Tottenham have momentum in the title race after this deserved win lifted them to second spot.