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
After an elaborate build-up, Ronaldo fires in a low free-kick from around 30 yards out on the left, which Raya saves at the second attempt near the bottom-right corner of his goal.
Manchester United vs Brentford
JUST OVER! Evading Varane with a precision cross from the left, Eriksen finds the head of Toney, who is only able to turn the ball over the bar with his effort from near the penalty spot.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Indicating how brightly they have started - certainly by comparison with recent performances - United have had 69 per cent of the ball so far, and are moving it around at a good pace.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Under pressure from Dalot, Mbeumo can only steer his header from a Roerslev cross well wide of the left-hand post, from just inside the box.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Penalty Goal Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro
Manchester United vs Brentford
Having worked his way into a good position out wide, Henry slings a cross into the area, but it zips narrowly past everyone and behind for a goal-kick.
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