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De Gea howler gifts Watford shock win over Manchester United

Premier League - Watford v Manchester United - Vicarage Road, Watford, Britain - December 22, 2019, Watford's Troy Deeney shakes hands with Manchester United's David de Gea after the match. [REUTERS/David Klein]

A terrible blunder from Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea helped Premier League basement side Watford to a 2-0 victory on Sunday for their first home win of the season and maiden victory under coach Nigel Pearson.

The Spain keeper, who had conceded a soft goal in last week's 1-1 draw with Everton, allowed the weakest of shots from Ismaila Sarr through his hands in the 50th minute.

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