Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Manchester United desperately need to get back to winning ways this weekend.
The Red Devils saw their season pause due to the international break, which came after the Manchester derby defeat at Old Trafford.
United were outclassed, not for the first time this season, as their neighbours eased to a 2-0 success.
It leaves Solskjaer's side considerably off the pace with pressure mounting on the Norwegian.
Poor results before the international break can often lead to the sack, as the likes of Dean Smith have found out recently.
Solskjaer though has weathered the storm - and not for the first time as United boss.
Changes will be needed though as the Red Devils seek a settle way of playing with a regular XI.
The international break will have allowed his side the opportunity to reset and take their minds off club matters as they head off with their respective countries.
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Harry Maguire has scored twice for England whilst, in contrast, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal excursion has not gone well.
It must be noted though that United have a particularly good record when returning from international breaks.
They will head to Watford in what is the first of three away games in the space of a week.
It was against the Hornets that Solskjaer got his first post-international break win back in March 2019, a 2-1 success at Old Trafford.
In fact, his first eight games that came after international games never ended in defeat.
United have seen off the likes of Brighton, Leicester, West Brom and Newcastle - twice - one of which was earlier this season. They've also drawn with Sheffield United and Liverpool
Their only defeat came last month when they were undone at Leicester. The 4-2 reverse resulted in harsh criticism with Solskjaer keeping his players in the dressing room for a frank discussion after the defeat.
All in all though, in nine games Solskjaer has picked up six wins and suffered just the one defeat.
They will be heavy favourites going into Saturday's clash at Vicarage Road, although they lost on their last visit almost two years ago.
Man Utd results after international breaks under Solskjaer
March 2019 - beat Watford 2-1
September 2019 - beat Leicester 1-0
October 2019 - drew with Liverpool 1-1
November 2019 - drew with Sheffield Utd 3-3
October 2020 - beat Newcastle 4-1
November 2020 - beat West Brom 1-0
April 2021 - beat Brighton 2-1
September 2021 - beat Newcastle 4-1
October 2021 - lost to Leicester 4-2
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