Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score as Erik ten Hag looks to end winless run
Ten Hag remains under pressure as Manchester United return to Old Trafford to face Brentford in the Premier League
Manchester United face Brentford in the Premier League with Erik ten Hag’s side under pressure as they look to end a five-game winless run.
United have made their worst ever start to a Premier League season but a 0-0 draw at Aston Villa before the international break bought the Dutchman some time.
Ten Hag hit out at “fairytales and lies” and said United have to “climb a mountain” to get back to where they want to be in the but there would be no hiding from reality should Brentford claim a result.
Thomas Frank’s side have lost all three of their away games in the Premier League this season - although they have come against Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham - but the Bees came into the weekend ahead of United in the table.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Flekken drops his claim from the left-sided corner and it has to be cleared off the line with Hojlund lurking!
Manchester United vs Brentford
The corner falls to Garnacho after De Ligt leaves it. His shot is blocked but the hosts keep coming and Rashford's left-sided cross is blocked by Pinnock.
Manchester United vs Brentford
United have a corner on the right after Ajer puts a cross behind on that side. Eriksen will take.
Manchester United vs Brentford
So far, Brentford have had 68% possession to United's 32%. There have been zero attempts on the Bees' goal so far.
Manchester United vs Brentford
De Ligt is back on, presumably glued up. Brentford have a throw-in on the left with Pinnock. He can launch them. Damsgaard then fires, but can't get hold of it and Martinez blocks.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Lewis-Potter smashes his free-kick into the wall and United can build out. Reminder, De Ligt is still on the sideline receiving treatment. Untied down to ten.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Well, after De Ligt receives treatment to a gash on the top of his head, it looks like the medics are going to try and strap him up further. It does look like Lindelof will be entering the fray at some point, despite De Ligt's intent to stay on.
Manchester United vs Brentford
De Ligt is down with a head injury. Schade has flicked the ball over the Dutchman and the defender has headered the German's knee. Free-kick to Brentford, as the former Bayern man was nowhere near the ball.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Brentford are in possession here, yet United have pressed them deep. Somehow the Bees have well to escape with Ajer, yet his pass on the edge of the United area is intercepted well by Garnacho's slide. Great recovery.
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