Barcelona have the chance of replacing rivals Real Madrid at the top of the La Liga table today. Xavi's side are just two points behind Real Madrid, who face Osasuna on Sunday, so a win would move the Catalan club to the top. Mallorca are mid-table having won two, drawn two and lost two of their opening six games. (Photo: Getty Images)
<p>Hello and welcome to <em>The Athletic's</em> live coverage of <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/manchester-united/'>Manchester United</a> against <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/watford/'>Watford</a> in the <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/premier-league/'>Premier League</a>.</p><p></p><p>Things have changed significantly since Watford's shock 4-1 victory over United at Vicarage Road in November. That game was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's last in charge of United, while Claudio Ranieri has since also been replaced as Watford head coach.</p><p></p><p>United come into the game off the back of a testing 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Watford suffered a 4-1 home defeat by <a class='ath autolink' href='htt
<p><a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/manchester-city/'>Manchester City</a> face <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/team/chelsea/'>Chelsea</a> in the early <a class='ath autolink' href='https://theathletic.com/premier-league/'>Premier League</a> kick-off this afternoon.</p><p></p><p>The Premier League champions will want another win to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table to 13 points. They have won their last five in the league games and last seven matches in all competitions.</p><p></p><p>Chelsea, meanwhile, will be hoping to get a result to get over a tricky patch in the league. They have won just one of their last five, drawing the other four.</p><p></p><h2>Background reading</h2><ul><li><strong><a href="https://thea