HT: 2-0
Updated:
Half Time
2–0
90 Min
2–1
Goal Scorers
Assists
Ball Possession
Corners
Counter Attacks
Fouls
Free Kicks
Goal Attempts
Goal Kicks
Goals
Offsides
Red Cards
Saves
Shots Off Target
Shots On Target
Substitutions
Throws In
Treatments
Yellow Cards
Attacks
Dangerous Attacks
Total Passes
Manchester United
4-2-3-1 · Michael Carrick
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Brentford
4-2-3-1 · Keith Andrews
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Post-Match Analysis · Full Time
The 2-1 victory for Manchester United over Brentford marked a crucial moment in the Premier League, reshaping both teams' momentum as the season reached its later stages. With Manchester United entering the match as the favorites, there was a strong expectation for them to create chances proactively and maintain pressure on their opponents. This win not only bolstered their confidence but also allowed them to assert dominance at Old Trafford.
From the outset, Manchester United established control. Casemiro opened the scoring in the 11th minute, showcasing his ability to convert early chances, with an assist from Harry Maguire. This goal set the tone for the remainder of the first half, where United continued to press and pin Brentford back. Just before halftime, Bruno Fernandes provided a key assist for Benjamin Sesko, who doubled the lead in the 43rd minute. At that stage, the score stood at 2-0, reflecting United’s effectiveness in taking their chances while managing the game's pace and transitions.
Brentford, under the guidance of manager Keith Andrews, faced a challenging situation as they sought to regain composure. While they showed resilience, their in-game adjustments appeared to lack sharpness, particularly following the second goal. The Bees were ultimately able to strike back late in the game through Mathias Jensen, who scored in the 87th minute with an assist from Reiss Nelson. This goal added an element of tension as Brentford increased their pursuit for an equalizer, highlighting the critical nature of late-game pressure.
Manchester United's victory can largely be attributed to their robust game management, particularly in the transitions led by Michael Carrick, who strategically made four substitutions that reshaped the second-half dynamics. This win signifies a positive shift for Manchester United as they look to carry this momentum forward in upcoming matches, while Brentford will need to refine their tactics and in-game adjustments to build upon the pressure they faced during this fixture.
Pre-Match Analysis · Full Time
The upcoming clash between Manchester United and Brentford represents a critical pressure test, with significant momentum at stake for both teams. As the season progresses, this match will not only impact the points table but also serve as a vital assessment of each team's character and tactical discipline.
Manchester United, entering the match as favorites, will feel the weight of expectation to create opportunities proactively. With their attacking prowess, the focus will likely be on their ability to break down Brentford's defensive line and convert chances into goals. The home crowd at Old Trafford will anticipate a display of dominance, particularly in the early phases of the match, where setting the tempo could prove crucial.
On the other side, Brentford's strategist will face a different kind of pressure. Keith Andrews will need to carefully manage his team's formations and substitutions to counter Manchester United's intensity. If the score remains level after the first hour, the timing of bench selections could become a decisive factor. Brentford's resilience will be tested as they look to exploit transitions and capitalize on any errors from their opponents.
Both teams are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, which will make for an intriguing tactical battle. For Manchester United, the pressing balance will be paramount; the coach will demand coherence between offensive maneuvers and defensive stability. Effective organization in rest-defense will be essential to avoid being caught out by quick Brentford counters.
Ultimately, the outcome may hinge on Manchester United's ability to maintain their tactical discipline while creating high-quality chances. The match's dynamics will reveal how both coaches respond to the evolving pressure throughout the game, potentially deciding who emerges victorious in this contest of wills.
Both teams could have won today but Manchester United just managed to carve out the victory
That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
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Ball possession: Manchester United: 45%, Brentford: 55%.
The referee is not having the complaints from Nathan Collins who is given a yellow card for dissent
Nathan Collins is penalised for pushing Casemiro
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester United
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nathan Collins is penalised for pushing Casemiro
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United receives a yellow card for time wasting
The referee has had enough as Joshua Zirkzee is booked for time-wasting
Joshua Zirkzee relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Leny Yoro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dango Ouattara from Brentford swings in the corner from the right.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added
Leny Yoro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mikkel Damsgaard sends a header towards goal, but Senne Lammens is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Dango Ouattara from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 46%, Brentford: 54%.
The referee signals a free kick as Mason Mount from Manchester United trips Dango Ouattara
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Benjamin Sesko is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee in a tactical substitution.
With the goal, Brentford have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
A great goal by Mathias Jensen
Reiss Nelson provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Mathias Jensen from Brentford beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen from Brentford takes a short corner kick from the left.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Mathias Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Casemiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mathias Jensen from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
Leny Yoro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 47%, Brentford: 53%.
Nathan Collins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Benjamin Sesko wins an air challenge against Sepp van den Berg
Goal kick for Brentford
Goal kick for Manchester United
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Yehor Yarmoliuk makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United start a counter attack
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Mason Mount relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mikkel Damsgaard
Mikkel Damsgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Dango Ouattara from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
The game is restarted
The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
Goal kick for Brentford
Casemiro from Manchester United tries to score from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the effort is just outside the frame. Close!
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Igor Thiago pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Igor Thiago from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ayden Heaven
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Sepp van den Berg wins an air challenge against Benjamin Sesko
Goal kick for Manchester United
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Ball possession: Manchester United: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
Sepp van den Berg wins an air challenge against Diogo Dalot
The game is restarted
Bryan Mbeumo is leaving the field to be replaced by Mason Mount in a tactical substitution.
Luke Shaw is injured and is replaced by Leny Yoro.
Kevin Schade is leaving the field to be replaced by Reiss Nelson in a tactical substitution.
Luke Shaw is down injured and receives medical treatment on the field.
Dango Ouattara from Brentford receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.
Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
Dangerous challenge by Dango Ouattara from Brentford. Harry Maguire on the receiving end of that.
Harry Maguire successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Dango Ouattara is blocked
POST! A header by Dango Ouattara hits the post!
Agonizingly close! A header from Dango Ouattara bounces off the post!
POST! - A header from Dango Ouattara comes back off the upright!
Casemiro from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Michael Kayode makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Manchester United: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
Harry Maguire could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Ayden Heaven successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Dango Ouattara is blocked
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Igor Thiago makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Igor Thiago is penalised for pushing Harry Maguire
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
A chance presents itself to Sepp van den Berg from Brentford but his header goes wide
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Harry Maguire creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
The referee signals a free kick as Mathias Jensen from Brentford trips Bryan Mbeumo
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Yehor Yarmoliuk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United commits a foul by elbowing Nathan Collins
Goal kick for Manchester United
Dango Ouattara from Brentford fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Sepp van den Berg from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Yehor Yarmoliuk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Dango Ouattara wins an air challenge against Bryan Mbeumo
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
A player from Brentford takes a long throw into the opponent's box
Ball possession: Manchester United: 46%, Brentford: 54%.
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yehor Yarmoliuk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Dango Ouattara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
Bruno Fernandes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Michael Kayode makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Igor Thiago from Brentford is ruled offside
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Michael Kayode makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mikkel Damsgaard makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Ball possession: Manchester United: 47%, Brentford: 53%.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Nathan Collins makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Noussair Mazraoui relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Mathias Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Kevin Schade relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford start a counter attack
Harry Maguire sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Noussair Mazraoui from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brentford
Luke Shaw from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
Luke Shaw goes for goal, but the shot lacks precision and sails wide
Space opens up for Luke Shaw but his finish goes wide of the target. Could have done better there.
Chance! Luke Shaw finds some room for a shot but fails to work the keeper. It's a goal kick
The cross by Benjamin Sesko from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Mathias Jensen
Mathias Jensen makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United with a clear defensive substitution.
Amad is leaving the field to be replaced by Noussair Mazraoui in a tactical substitution.
The second half is underway
Manchester United has been the better team in this half
It's over! The referee blows for half time
Ball possession: Manchester United: 46%, Brentford: 54%.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Kayode wins an air challenge against Amad
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added
Goal kick for Manchester United
Mathias Jensen fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 47%, Brentford: 53%.
Igor Thiago from Brentford is ruled offside
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Benjamin Sesko managed to score from an easy position.
Amad made the key pass for the goal!
Bruno Fernandes provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Benjamin Sesko scores with the right foot!
Bruno Fernandes creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United start a counter attack
Amad relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Kayode makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Harry Maguire makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Amad from Manchester United is ruled offside
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Benjamin Sesko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sepp van den Berg pulls a player from the opposite team by the shirt and is booked
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Benjamin Sesko
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Dango Ouattara relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bruno Fernandes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Ball possession: Manchester United: 48%, Brentford: 52%.
Senne Lammens from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Casemiro successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Mikkel Damsgaard is blocked
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ayden Heaven from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
The cross by Mikkel Damsgaard from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Casemiro from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Dango Ouattara swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Mathias Jensen creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Safe hands from Senne Lammens as he comes out and claims the ball
Good effort by Igor Thiago as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 49%, Brentford: 51%.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Kobbie Mainoo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Goal kick for Manchester United
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United start a counter attack
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Amad sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Mathias Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 47%, Brentford: 53%.
Harry Maguire relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro wins an air challenge against Yehor Yarmoliuk
Igor Thiago is penalised for pushing Luke Shaw
Kobbie Mainoo successfully blocks the shot
A shot by Keane Lewis-Potter is blocked
Mathias Jensen from Brentford swings in the corner from the left.
Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Michael Kayode
Michael Kayode makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Igor Thiago relieves the pressure with a clearance
Michael Kayode relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Mathias Jensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Senne Lammens relieves the pressure with a clearance
Luke Shaw from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Brentford: 48%.
Safe hands from Caoimhin Kelleher as he comes out and claims the ball
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
Casemiro fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brentford
Amad fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Mathias Jensen is penalised for pushing Benjamin Sesko
Casemiro makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Brentford
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Luke Shaw makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Sepp van den Berg relieves the pressure with a clearance
Good effort by Keane Lewis-Potter as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
The cross by Yehor Yarmoliuk from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 51%, Brentford: 49%.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Casemiro relieves the pressure with a clearance
The cross by Mathias Jensen from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Michael Kayode makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Manchester United start a counter attack
Amad makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Casemiro from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Diogo Dalot from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Oooh... that was a sitter! Michael Kayode should have scored from that position
Good effort by Michael Kayode as he directs a shot on target, but Senne Lammens saves it
Mikkel Damsgaard creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester United
Luke Shaw relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford with a potentially dangerous attack.
Casemiro from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Mathias Jensen swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
The game is restarted
Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 52%, Brentford: 48%.
Harry Maguire from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yehor Yarmoliuk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Manchester United managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
Bruno Fernandes made the key pass for the goal!
Harry Maguire provided the assist for the goal.
G O O O A A A L - Casemiro Manchester United scores with a header.
Harry Maguire creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 72%, Brentford: 28%.
Brentford are in control of the ball.
Yehor Yarmoliuk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Amad relieves the pressure with a clearance
Yehor Yarmoliuk relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Harry Maguire sends a header towards goal, but Caoimhin Kelleher is there to comfortably save it
The cross by Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United takes a short corner kick from the right.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Keane Lewis-Potter relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Kobbie Mainoo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
Mikkel Damsgaard relieves the pressure with a clearance
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Goal kick for Manchester United
The cross by Keane Lewis-Potter from Brentford successfully finds a teammate in the box.
Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Brentford are trying to create something here.
After a tactical foul, Luke Shaw sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
Luke Shaw from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Kevin Schade
Manchester United start a counter attack
Kevin Schade from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Nathan Collins from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Igor Thiago from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bryan Mbeumo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Ball possession: Manchester United: 73%, Brentford: 27%.
Kobbie Mainoo relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sepp van den Berg from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Manchester United are trying to create something here.
Goal kick for Brentford
Luke Shaw fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
Nathan Collins relieves the pressure with a clearance
Sepp van den Berg wins an air challenge against Luke Shaw
Dango Ouattara from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bruno Fernandes swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Dango Ouattara from Brentford intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
Bryan Mbeumo swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
Sepp van den Berg successfully blocks the shot
Amad gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
Kobbie Mainoo creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
Manchester United with a potentially dangerous attack.
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Ayden Heaven relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford take a throw-in in their own half of the field
Manchester United are in control of the ball.
Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
Brentford are in control of the ball.
The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
Brentford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match
Welcome to Old Trafford, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Welcome to Old Trafford where the two teams take the field for the start of this match.
Welcome to Old Trafford where we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the two teams
Welcome to Old Trafford, where we await the arrival of today's teams.
Welcome to Old Trafford, now all we need are the two teams.
Welcome to today's crucial game from Old Trafford. We are awaiting the arrival of both teams, in anticipation of a great match!
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Manchester United vs Brentford kicks off at 18:00 -01 on Monday 27 April 2026 in Cape Verde.
Local broadcast partners for Cape Verde have not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check official Cape Verde broadcast partners or your local rights holder for confirmed coverage.
Team news has not been confirmed yet.
In the last 8 meetings between Manchester United and Brentford, there have been 0 Manchester United wins, 0 draws, and 0 Brentford wins.
This is a Premier League match at Old Trafford in England. The round number is not specified in the manifest.
Status
Finished
Attendance
73,773
Winner
Manchester United
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