Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Brentford in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Brentford
From a United corner, Toney heads powerfully away near the penalty spot, and the return ball into the area is overhit; drifting behind for a goal-kick to the visitors.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Mbeumo strikes the side-netting with a low drive from the right side of the area, having slipped away from Fernandes, who is back covering on the edge of the box.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Manchester United have been particularly fluent in the final third today, with Mata's sudden re-appearance apparently bringing about a more joyous aspect to their attacking play; yet Brentford have still offered a threat on the break.
Manchester United vs Brentford
After Ronaldo exchanges the ball with Mata and then sets his team-mate up inside the box with an elaborate back-flick, the Spanish midfielder skews his shot wide of the right post with his weaker foot. It was a lovely move, though.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Substitution Juan Manuel Mata García Phil Jones
Manchester United vs Brentford
Eriksen opts for a ball to the back post from a free-kick out on the left, but Mbeumo has to stretch to keep the ball in play with his head, and United then manage to get the ball clear.
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