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
While Elanga has now scored one and assisted one in his two Premier League games against Brentford, Fernandes' goal was his first in nine top-flight appearances since February.
Manchester United vs Brentford
SAVE! The ball breaks to Eriksen on the edge of the box, and a player of his prowess needs no invitation to shoot - he puts his laces through a powerful effort towards the centre of the goal, but De Gea is well placed and saves it quite comfortably.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Claims for a Man United penalty are disregarded by the referee, after Sorensen eases Elanga off the ball inside the box, and the game goes on.
Manchester United vs Brentford
From the corner, Eriksen swings the ball into the area, but Ronaldo heads it away. From the loose ball, Henry then powers a shot well over the bar.
Manchester United vs Brentford
With the ball threatening to drop under his crossbar from an overhit Ajer cross, De Gea tips the ball behind for another Brentford corner at full stretch.
Manchester United vs Brentford
A slip in the area from Ronaldo, after he had chested down a high throughball from Dalot, denies the United striker a chance to get a shot off at goal from no more than 10 yards out.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Straight from a direct ball into the box by Eriksen, Telles is forced to cover frantically and clear the ball away from the lurking Mbeumo; conceding an early corner.
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