Red-hot United sting Hornets

MANCHESTER UNITED guaranteed Alex Ferguson a good night’s sleep by maintaining their six-point lead at the Premiership summit with an Old Trafford victory stroll against rock-bottom Watford.

In the aftermath of the gut-wrenching defeat at Arsenal 10 days ago, Ferguson admitted he ‘did not sleep a wink’ as he mulled over the manner of the last-gasp loss.

But there will be no need for the Scot to burn the midnight oil again as United roused themselves after a lethargic start to eventually romp home, extending their goal difference advantage over Chelsea to 14 in the process.