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Man Utd vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Scott McTominay scores twice late on

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Saturday 07 October 2023 17:32 BST
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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

Strakosha is back up and able to continue, getting the game restarted with a goal-kick.

7 October 2023 16:31

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Substitution Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf Anthony Jordan Martial

7 October 2023 16:31

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Meanwhile, Maupay is on for Wissa up front. He has been excellent on the break and played a key role in Jensen's goal.

7 October 2023 16:30

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Onyeka replaces Janelt, who had just gone into the referee's book.

7 October 2023 16:30

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Strakosha is down and in need of treatment. Frank is preparing a couple of substitutions, though those will be in the outfield positions.

7 October 2023 16:29

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Yellow Card Vitaly Janelt

7 October 2023 16:27

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Wissa embarks on a brilliant run down the right before looking for Mbeumo sliding in at the far post, but Onana makes a crucial claim, falling on the ball and holding on.

7 October 2023 16:27

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Side netting! Hojlund escapes his marker in the left-hand channel, reaching the area before blasting a shot at goal, but he only manages to find the side netting as another opportunity goes begging.

7 October 2023 16:26

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Yellow Card Nathan Michael Collins

7 October 2023 16:25

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OVER! Eriksen's cross-field ball is knocked down by Mount, allowing Dalot space to shoot, but his poor effort floats over the crossbar. He should have done better.

7 October 2023 16:23

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