Watford came back down to earth after last Saturday’s incredible victory against Liverpool as they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.

Manchester United claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory at home to out-of-form Watford to move up to fifth in the Premier League table.

Abdoulaye Doucoure has indicated he would expect Watford to let him walk away without a fuss this summer should the right offer come along.

An own goal from Adrian Mariappa denied Watford a crucial three points after taking the lead at Brighton.