This marks the 20th encounter between Manchester United and Brentford, with United claiming 10 victories while Brentford has secured six wins. United has dominated their recent matchups, winning the last five Premier League meetings. Brentford, on the other hand, has only managed one victory in their last 10 league encounters, losing seven of those.
Brentford's last league win at Old Trafford dates back to 1937.
Fans Arrive at Old Trafford Ahead of the Match Fans are gathering outside Old Trafford as Manchester United prepares to face Brentford in the Premier League. The atmosphere is filled with excitement as supporters back United and manager Erik ten Hag despite recent struggles.
Brentford's Previous Match In their last match, Brentford delivered an impressive 5-3 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers. Nathan Collins opened the scoring in the second minute, while Bryan Mbeumo continued his stellar form, now with six goals in seven Premier League appearances this season.
A Look at the Benches Manchester United’s bench includes Bayindir, Lindelof, Mazraoui, Ugarte, Zirzkee, Diallo, Antony, Wheatley, and Fletcher. Brentford’s substitutes feature Valdimarsson, Mee, Meghoma, Roerslev, Wissa, Carvalho, Yarmoliuk, Konak, and Trevitt.
Manchester United’s Last Match United played out a goalless draw at Aston Villa in their previous fixture, which was seen as a valuable point for Erik ten Hag’s side, especially against a Champions League team like Villa.
Brentford's Lineup Brentford will line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Schade leading the attack, supported by Lewis-Potter, Damsgaard, and Mbeumo, their key attacking threat.
Manchester United’s Lineup United will also play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Rasmus Højlund spearheading the attack, supported by Garnacho, Fernandes, and Rashford. Casemiro and Eriksen will operate in central midfield.
Brentford’s Unchanged XI Brentford manager Thomas Frank has kept the same starting lineup from their thrilling 5-3 win against Wolves.
Manchester United’s Three Changes United manager Erik ten Hag has made three changes from the side that drew 0-0 against Aston Villa. Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martínez come into defense, while Casemiro replaces the injured Kobbie Mainoo in midfield.
Brentford’s Official XI Brentford's starting lineup consists of Flekken; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock, Ajer; Janelt, Norgaard; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Schade.
Manchester United’s Official XI United’s starting lineup features Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martínez, Evans; Casemiro, Eriksen; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Højlund.
The Build-Up to the Match United are looking to improve their position in the Premier League standings after a series of disappointing results, while Brentford seeks to break their losing streak on the road. With both teams needing a win, the match promises to be a tightly contested affair.
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