Daniel Phillips, N/R - Brought on for the closing stages following a hamstring injury to Nathaniel Chalobah, which will have Hornets’ boss Xisco Munoz sweating ahead of his side’s clash with Huddersfield Town next weekend. Getty
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson, 6 - United’s domestic cup keeper this season and though he didn’t have a lot of shots to make, was kept busy by the Championship side who started slowly but caused attacking threats. Another clean sheet. Reuters
Brandon Williams, 6 - Faded from view this season and faces an uncertain United future. Needed to focus for 90 minutes as United defended a slender lead night against the side who are sixth in the Championship. Action Images
Eric Bailly, 7 - Headed an out swinging corner wide after 19 minute when he was in space. Taken off just before half time with a neck injury. A shame. Reuters
Axel Tuanzebe, 7 - Strong as Watford improved after a limp start. Needs to be getting more minutes so another 90 minutes will help. Kept occupied until the last as United failed to capitalise on early lead. Booked. EPA
Alex Telles, 6 - Superb corner in for McTominay’s goal. Blocked the increasing Watford attacks towards the end of the first half and lively in attack. Challenged by the pace of Ismaila Sarr and Watford’s horizontal passes. Busy night. Booked. AFP
Scott McTominay, 7 - Fourth United youth graduate to captain United under Solskjaer. Bouncing header gave United the dream start after five minutes that saw United into the fourth round. He’s six foot three, he should be scoring headers. AP
Donny van de Beek, 6 - Needed a start and minutes. Lovely flick to set up Mata after 45 in the best football of a disjointed first half. Tidy player who is stable in possession in the centre, but he didn’t sign to play against Championship sides in the FA Cup. EPA
Daniel James, 6 - Played wide left and started well, but was twice caught out leading to Watford attacks. Got into right positions and had the pace to take advantage, but room for improvement with decision making. Timid shot at start of the second. AFP
Mason Greenwood, 5 - Disappointing in the first half where he was barely involved. Came off after 68 minutes. Needs to find his mojo and form again. EPA
Jesse Lingard, 6 - Nice style and start to the game on a rare appearance. Needs to be playing football more regularly. That’s not going to be at United, so it would serve all parties best if business can be done. AFP
Juan Mata, 6 - Drifted into pockets of space and was set up to make it 2-0 just before the break. Really should have scored and put the ball over Bachman. AFP
SUBS: Harry Maguire, 6 - On for Bailly after 45 minutes. Experience and presence settled United’s defence. AFP
Anthony Martial, 6 - On for Greenwood after 68 minutes. Lively. Blocked a 93rd minute free kick as Watford threatened until the last against a substandard United. PA
Marcus Rashford, 6 - On for James after 68 minutes. Pace and skill improved United and he had a decent solo effort before a tame shot on goal. Took on too many players in another attack. Wants to play in as many games as possible and score 30 goals this season. PA
Nemanja Matic, N/A - On for Lingard after 80 minutes to see the game out. EPA
WATFORD RATINGS: Daniel Bachman, 7 – Forced into an early save as he denied Daniel James with two strong hands, but he couldn’t keep out Scott McTominay from the resulting corner. He was excellent beyond that though and made some smart stops to keep the deficit to just one. AFP
Marc Navarro, 6 – He probably sensed a long night ahead when James decided to get on his bike in the first couple of minutes, but he settled into the game as it went on and managed to provide a couple of crosses from the right. Reuters
Francisco Sierralta, 6 - The Italian did well to marshal Mason Greenwood out of play on the Watford right and - despite giving the England youngster a frustrated shove - he produced a largely robust display at the back. AFP
William Troost-Ekong, 6 - Despite United’s unrelenting first-half pressure, the Nigeria international produced a steady performance and did well to get his body across the path of the charging James which allowed Francisco Sierralta to clear the danger. EPA
Adam Masina, 7 - Almost conjured an unlikely equaliser when he squeezed his effort under the outrushing Dean Henderson, who was bailed out by Tuanzebe, and he was good value at the other end too with an important block to thwart Juan Mata. EPA
Ismaila Sarr, 7 - Showed his frightening pace for the first time just past the 10-minute mark but his endeavour was matched by Axel Tuanzebe, before another burst saw the winger’s scooped cross drop just beyond the back-post. AP
Nathaniel Chalobah, 6 – One of the more established players in the Watford XI, the skipper drilled a decent effort wide of goal after collecting a loose ball and won his side a corner via a deflection with another effort from distance, but he limped off late on. Getty
Will Hughes, 6 - Struggled to impose himself in the middle in the first-half as United dominated, but he asked questions with his deliveries into the box and almost assisted the leveller when his seemingly under-hit free-kick was nearly converted by Adam Masina. EPA
Philip Zinckernagel, 5 - A tough evening for the Danish debutant, who couldn’t produce the required accuracy as his cross from the left evaded a sea of white shirts in the United box and was replaced for the final 15 minutes. Getty
Joao Pedro, 6 – The Brazilian produced a leap as graceful as you’ll see without getting remotely near the ball as McTominay put United ahead, but he was much closer to connecting at the other end with the latter on hand again to cut out Ismaila Sarr’s cross. Reuters
Andre Gray, 5 - A big opportunity for the striker in Troy Deeney’s absence, but he was feeding off scraps for most of the tie, although he tried his best to make a nuisance of himself and was involved in a lovely one-two exchange with Sarr. AFP
SUBS: DF Jeremy Ngakia, 6 - A first FA Cup appearance for the former West ham United man who replaced Adam Masina in the 58th minute, although he gave the ball away with his first touch. EPA
Ken Sema, 6 - The Sweden international replaced Sarr in a double-change and immediately looked lively as he charged after Harry Maguire, but his next involvement saw his set piece drift straight out of play. EPA
Ben Wilmot, N/R - Brought on for William Troost-Ekong for the final 15 minutes or so. He never really looked like getting anywhere near the flying Marcus Rashford who effortlessly breezed past the defender. Reuters
Joseph Hungbo, N/R - Replaced Philip Zinckernagel on the left. The 20-year-old former Aldershot didn’t see much of the ball, although his deflected effort wasn’t too far from sneaking in at the back post. Reuters
Daniel Phillips, N/R - Brought on for the closing stages following a hamstring injury to Nathaniel Chalobah, which will have Hornets’ boss Xisco Munoz sweating ahead of his side’s clash with Huddersfield Town next weekend. Getty
MANCHESTER UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson, 6 - United’s domestic cup keeper this season and though he didn’t have a lot of shots to make, was kept busy by the Championship side who started slowly but caused attacking threats. Another clean sheet. Reuters
Brandon Williams, 6 - Faded from view this season and faces an uncertain United future. Needed to focus for 90 minutes as United defended a slender lead night against the side who are sixth in the Championship. Action Images
Eric Bailly, 7 - Headed an out swinging corner wide after 19 minute when he was in space. Taken off just before half time with a neck injury. A shame. Reuters
Axel Tuanzebe, 7 - Strong as Watford improved after a limp start. Needs to be getting more minutes so another 90 minutes will help. Kept occupied until the last as United failed to capitalise on early lead. Booked. EPA
Alex Telles, 6 - Superb corner in for McTominay’s goal. Blocked the increasing Watford attacks towards the end of the first half and lively in attack. Challenged by the pace of Ismaila Sarr and Watford’s horizontal passes. Busy night. Booked. AFP
Scott McTominay, 7 - Fourth United youth graduate to captain United under Solskjaer. Bouncing header gave United the dream start after five minutes that saw United into the fourth round. He’s six foot three, he should be scoring headers. AP
Donny van de Beek, 6 - Needed a start and minutes. Lovely flick to set up Mata after 45 in the best football of a disjointed first half. Tidy player who is stable in possession in the centre, but he didn’t sign to play against Championship sides in the FA Cup. EPA
Daniel James, 6 - Played wide left and started well, but was twice caught out leading to Watford attacks. Got into right positions and had the pace to take advantage, but room for improvement with decision making. Timid shot at start of the second. AFP
Mason Greenwood, 5 - Disappointing in the first half where he was barely involved. Came off after 68 minutes. Needs to find his mojo and form again. EPA
Jesse Lingard, 6 - Nice style and start to the game on a rare appearance. Needs to be playing football more regularly. That’s not going to be at United, so it would serve all parties best if business can be done. AFP
Juan Mata, 6 - Drifted into pockets of space and was set up to make it 2-0 just before the break. Really should have scored and put the ball over Bachman. AFP
SUBS: Harry Maguire, 6 - On for Bailly after 45 minutes. Experience and presence settled United’s defence. AFP
Anthony Martial, 6 - On for Greenwood after 68 minutes. Lively. Blocked a 93rd minute free kick as Watford threatened until the last against a substandard United. PA
Marcus Rashford, 6 - On for James after 68 minutes. Pace and skill improved United and he had a decent solo effort before a tame shot on goal. Took on too many players in another attack. Wants to play in as many games as possible and score 30 goals this season. PA
Nemanja Matic, N/A - On for Lingard after 80 minutes to see the game out. EPA
WATFORD RATINGS: Daniel Bachman, 7 – Forced into an early save as he denied Daniel James with two strong hands, but he couldn’t keep out Scott McTominay from the resulting corner. He was excellent beyond that though and made some smart stops to keep the deficit to just one. AFP
Marc Navarro, 6 – He probably sensed a long night ahead when James decided to get on his bike in the first couple of minutes, but he settled into the game as it went on and managed to provide a couple of crosses from the right. Reuters
Francisco Sierralta, 6 - The Italian did well to marshal Mason Greenwood out of play on the Watford right and - despite giving the England youngster a frustrated shove - he produced a largely robust display at the back. AFP
William Troost-Ekong, 6 - Despite United’s unrelenting first-half pressure, the Nigeria international produced a steady performance and did well to get his body across the path of the charging James which allowed Francisco Sierralta to clear the danger. EPA
Adam Masina, 7 - Almost conjured an unlikely equaliser when he squeezed his effort under the outrushing Dean Henderson, who was bailed out by Tuanzebe, and he was good value at the other end too with an important block to thwart Juan Mata. EPA
Ismaila Sarr, 7 - Showed his frightening pace for the first time just past the 10-minute mark but his endeavour was matched by Axel Tuanzebe, before another burst saw the winger’s scooped cross drop just beyond the back-post. AP
Nathaniel Chalobah, 6 – One of the more established players in the Watford XI, the skipper drilled a decent effort wide of goal after collecting a loose ball and won his side a corner via a deflection with another effort from distance, but he limped off late on. Getty
Will Hughes, 6 - Struggled to impose himself in the middle in the first-half as United dominated, but he asked questions with his deliveries into the box and almost assisted the leveller when his seemingly under-hit free-kick was nearly converted by Adam Masina. EPA
Philip Zinckernagel, 5 - A tough evening for the Danish debutant, who couldn’t produce the required accuracy as his cross from the left evaded a sea of white shirts in the United box and was replaced for the final 15 minutes. Getty
Joao Pedro, 6 – The Brazilian produced a leap as graceful as you’ll see without getting remotely near the ball as McTominay put United ahead, but he was much closer to connecting at the other end with the latter on hand again to cut out Ismaila Sarr’s cross. Reuters
Andre Gray, 5 - A big opportunity for the striker in Troy Deeney’s absence, but he was feeding off scraps for most of the tie, although he tried his best to make a nuisance of himself and was involved in a lovely one-two exchange with Sarr. AFP
SUBS: DF Jeremy Ngakia, 6 - A first FA Cup appearance for the former West ham United man who replaced Adam Masina in the 58th minute, although he gave the ball away with his first touch. EPA
Ken Sema, 6 - The Sweden international replaced Sarr in a double-change and immediately looked lively as he charged after Harry Maguire, but his next involvement saw his set piece drift straight out of play. EPA
Ben Wilmot, N/R - Brought on for William Troost-Ekong for the final 15 minutes or so. He never really looked like getting anywhere near the flying Marcus Rashford who effortlessly breezed past the defender. Reuters
Joseph Hungbo, N/R - Replaced Philip Zinckernagel on the left. The 20-year-old former Aldershot didn’t see much of the ball, although his deflected effort wasn’t too far from sneaking in at the back post. Reuters
Daniel Phillips, N/R - Brought on for the closing stages following a hamstring injury to Nathaniel Chalobah, which will have Hornets’ boss Xisco Munoz sweating ahead of his side’s clash with Huddersfield Town next weekend. Getty
