Man Utd vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Scott McTominay scores twice late on
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Your support makes all the difference.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
Ten Hag has tweaked things in attack here, with Mount going out to the right and Fernandes tucking inside behind Hojlund. Neither player managed to impact the first half, so let's see if that switch changes things.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Rashford links up with Mount, who pushes a pass out to Dalot on the overlap. He crosses low, but Brentford's defence stands firm again. They haven't given anything away inside their own area.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Jensen looks for Mbeumo's run in behind, but Onana races from his line to claim the loose ball. United then come forward through Fernandes, but his loose pass sees the attack break down.
Manchester United vs Brentford
No Premier League side has dropped more points from winning positions in the Premier League this season than Brentford (eight). Will it be a similar story here, or can they hold on?
Manchester United vs Brentford
We're under way for the second half! Can United turn this game around, or will it be another chastening defeat for Ten Hag?
Manchester United vs Brentford
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Manchester United vs Brentford
United can have few complaints about the half-time scoreline. They have only hit the target with one of six shots totalling 0.37 expected goals (xG). Ten Hag's team have lacked width with Rashford being tightly marked on the left and Fernandes constantly drifting in from the right. What can the Dutchman do to turn the tide?
Manchester United vs Brentford
Boos greet the half-time whistle at Old Trafford, where yet another surprise result is on the cards! United have underwhelmed at both ends of the pitch once again, and both Casemiro and Onana will have to assume responsibility for Jensen's goal, which has given Brentford a 1-0 lead. The Brazilian's misplaced pass set Brentford on the break, and Onana was unable to keep Jensen's finish out despite it being far from the corner. At the other end, Rashford shot straight at Strakosha from United's best opening, but they have really struggled to carve out clear-cut chances. This is an absolutely pivotal team talk for Ten Hag!
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