Tranmere To Play Man United On FA Cup After Beating Watford 2-1

Emmanuel Monthe had put the hosts, who already swimming in relegation in League One, ahead in the 36th minute for a well-deserved lead.

Tranmere Rovers substitute Paul Mullin netted an extra-time winning goal in a 2-1 win against Premier League club Watford on Thursday to set up an FA Cup fourth-round clash with Premier League fifth-place Manchester United on Sunday2.

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Mullin strike hit the post in the 71st minute after coming on minutes earlier, headed in the winner at the far post in the 104th minute as Prenton Park erupted with joy after the match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Emmanuel Monthe had put the hosts, who already swimming in relegation in League One, ahead in the 36th minute for a well-deserved lead.

Tranmere is rising up back from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 in the first match at Vicarage Road and force the replay.

Watford had played two days ago in the Premier League and made a total of 11 changes for the match. They worked their way back after the break and Jose Holebas hit the woodwork just past the hour.

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Kaylen Hinds, making his Watford debut, got the equaliser with a scrappy goal in the 68th minute after several defenders failed to clear the ball.

This time, Tranmere fought back and got the winner through Mullin, to book a glamour fourth-round tie, which is their first in 16 years with their big-name opponents.

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