David De Gea voted man of the match against Watford

Quique Sánchez Flores’s side were denied an equaliser by two stunning saves from David de Gea and they finally hauled themselves level thanks to a Troy Deeney penalty in the 87th minute.

This has allowed United move up the table as they sit second in the table with 27 points after 13 matches, trailing league leaders Leicester City by a point.

Wednesday’s encounter is crucial in United’s search for European glory. His celebration showed a weight had been lifted from his shoulders, he was under vast pressure going into the game, not only because of the criticism he had taken but also because he had to bear most of the burden in attack with Rooney and Martial being absent.

Luke Shaw broke his leg, horrifically, in the first match between these two sides in the Champions League.

Ander Herrera suffered a hamstring injury against Watford. That kind of miss could be the thing that sees Lingard miss out on a starting birth later in the season as he seems to lack that killer instinct in front of goal that Louis van Gaal claims to be vital.

Neither are expected to be fit to face PSV.

Chance after chance went begging for United in the first half, as they failed to translate their wealth of possession into a commanding lead.

Jesse Lingard is set for fresh contract talks with Manchester United after his brilliant form for the club.

Wayne Rooney should be fit for Wednesday’s Champions League encounter with PSV Eindhoven but, if not, Memphis could be the flawless option against his former club after rediscovering his own form.

“[Roy Hodgson] said I was there on merit having done well for Manchester United and hopefully I can be there again”. He is helping his defensive partners through games and will be vital as United’s season progresses.

Best, who made 361 appearances for United and helped them win the European Cup in 1968, died on November 25, 2005 at the age of 59 after a long struggle with alcoholism. Hector Moreno came in for £3.5 million from Espanyol while 20-year-old Gastón Pereiro came from Nacional and has already scored five times in the league and thrice in the KNVB Beker.