Manchester United struck early against Watford, but needed a bit of luck to pull out its 2-1 win at Vicarage Road on Saturday.
United boss Louis van Gaal is happy with his side’s effort in the early game of the Premier League weekend.
[ MATCH RECAP: Watford 1-2 Manchester United ]
Memphis Depay struck quickly for the Red Devils, but Troy Deeney converted a late penalty given away by Marcos Rojo for a foul on Odion Ighalo to give Watford a look at a result.
Bastian Schweinsteiger’s late shot was carried into the Watford goal by Deeney, and Manchester United advanced on an own goal.