Man Utd vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Scott McTominay scores twice late on
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Your support makes all the difference.Substitute Scott McTominay struck twice deep into stoppage time to snatch a 2-1 win for Manchester United over Brentford in a thrilling end to their Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.
United’s defensive frailties were exposed in the 26th minute when Casemiro gave the ball away and makeshift left back Victor Lindelof failed to clear, allowing Mathias Jensen to slot the ball under the body of keeper Andre Onana whoshould have saved it comfortably.
United, beaten twice at home in the last week, created plenty of scoring opportunities, many of them from distance, in the second half, but put precious few on target until McTominay rattled home the equaliser after a goalmouth scramble in the 93rd minute.
The Scot netted again in the seventh minute of stoppage time to send the home fans wild and grab all three points for his side who climbed to ninth in the table on 12 points, five ahead of 14th-placed Brentford.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Now it's Strakosha's turn to be put under pressure as Hojlund presses him ferociously, but he gets a rushed clearance away and Brentford can enjoy a spell on the ball.
Manchester United vs Brentford
There's no back three for United here. Lindelof has started at left-back with Amrabat and Casemiro forming a double pivot in midfield. There's a few groans as Onana is pressed by Wissa, but United play through the press calmy on this occasion!
Manchester United vs Brentford
After the players take the knee in support of the Premier League's 'no room for racism' initiative, United get the ball rolling at a sun-soaked Old Trafford!
Manchester United vs Brentford
United could lose three successive home league games for the first time since 1979 here. The Old Trafford faithful have yet to turn on Ten Hag, but patience might wear thin if they are beaten again in this one. Can United pick up a vital three points? Kick-off is approaching and we're about to find out!
Manchester United vs Brentford
Brentford's selection issues show no signs of abating as Mark Flekken is ruled out through illness and Keane Lewis-Potter misses out with an injury. Frank is thus forced into two changes from the team held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest last Sunday as Strakosha makes his Premier League debut between the sticks and Roerslev comes in at right wing-back, in what looks like a 3-5-2 shape.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Maguire and Evans are brought in as Ten Hag makes two changes to the team beaten 3-2 by Galatasaray on Tuesday. Raphael Varane misses out with a minor issue after starting that game, while Mejbri drops to the bench. It's a first league start of the season for former skipper Maguire, but it remains to be seen how United will line up – it could be a back three, or Lindelof could fill in at full-back.
Manchester United vs Brentford
BRENTFORD SUBS: Ellery Balcombe, Neal Maupay, Zanka, Saman Ghoddos, Frank Onyeka, Yehor Yarmolyuk, Kim Ji-Soo, Michael Olakigbe, Ethan Brierley.
Manchester United vs Brentford
BRENTFORD (3-5-2): Thomas Strakosha; Nathan Collins, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer; Mads Roerslev, Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Aaron Hickey; Bryan Mbeumo, Yoane Wissa.
Manchester United vs Brentford
MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: Altay Bayindir, Anthony Martial, Christian Eriksen, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Facundo Pellistri, Donny van de Beek, Scott McTominay, Hannibal Mejbri.
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