«Breaking News» Watford boss Javi Gracia downplays Manchester United 'crisis'

Watford boss Javier Gracia has played down suggestions Saturday's opponents Manchester United are in crisis.

With four wins from four games, the Hornets are buzzing in third place behind Liverpool and Chelsea.

United, meanwhile, have lost two of theirs and boss Jose Mourinho is embattled ahead of the Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.

Watford boss Javi Gracia has shot down claims that Manchester United are currently in crisis

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United team have lost two of their four games in the league so far

Gracia said: 'I don't understand that word "crisis". I don't know if they are in crisis.

'I only know they have a very good squad and they can choose different players, most of them internationals.

'I'm sure they play with 11 very good players and it will be very hard for us.

'But at this moment, playing at home, we feel we have the confidence to compete and to try to get points.

'The results help us to feel we can do it, but I know it's only the feeling, because you have to do many things to win.'

Manchester United have lost to Brighton 3-2, and suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to Tottenham

Like Richard Branson, the Virgin entrepreneur who provoked the ire of his train company's passengers by writing of his disdain for being late on social media, Gracia believes timekeeping is important.

Watford captain Troy Deeney revealed this week that players are fined £100 per minute for being late for training.

The players log in at the security gate at the club's London Colney training ground. And even the traffic on the nearby M25 will not be an excuse for lateness.

Gracia said: 'All groups need discipline. I don't like to have many rules, because, for me, it's important the players will be responsible. It's better if you don't have many rules. I prefer not to take away money.

'But I think we need some rules. They respect. It's a good way to achieve our objectives.'

Watford, meanwhile, are flying high with four wins out of four, but Gracia knows it will be tough

Asked what is done with the money generated from fines, Gracia added: 'The players decide what they want to do (with the money). They have different options. One of them is charity.

'Most of them respect the rules. They don't need me to remind them what they have to do.'

Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure admitted he has been fined for lateness.

'I'm not always on time. I try, but if I come late I have to pay like everyone,' Doucoure said.

Doucoure was linked with a move to United last season, but signed a new contract until 2023 in the summer.

He added: 'I was always focused on Watford. I'm very happy to have my new deal. I don't think all the speculation was true.'

Tom Cleverly (Achilles) and Gerard Deulofeu (groin) are the only injury absentees for Watford. 

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Main photo article Watford boss Javier Gracia has played down suggestions Saturday’s opponents Manchester United are in crisis.
With four wins from four games, the Hornets are buzzing in third place behind Liverpool and Chelsea.
United, meanwhile, have lost two of theirs and boss Jose Mourinho is embattled...

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