Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Ronaldo goal seals win

Thomas Frank says his side go into every game “with a big belief we can get something out of it” and a trip to Old Trafford is no different.

“When they came to us, we played a great first half and should have been ahead,” he said. “David de Gea was fantastic. But going to Old Trafford is still a huge task. They are one of the biggest clubs in world football and on their day are still a team of world-class players.

“On paper, their front four is among the best in the league. Sure, they probably wanted and expected to be higher and it’s no disrespect to say they’re struggling in terms of their expectations.

“Even so, it’s a huge challenge for us but one we are looking forward to.”

Ralf Rangnick will take charge of Manchester United for the last time at Old Trafford tonight ahead of Erik ten Hag’s arrival at the end of the season.

The interim boss was asked whether he felt the significance of the occasion and he replied: “Yeah, but it’s significant for everybody in the club, not only for the players who might not be here anymore. It’s also important that we show a top mentality and attitude and performance at home in the last game.”

Manchester United will aim to get back to winning ways when they host Brentford FC in the Premier League this evening.

Thursday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea ensured United avoided a third Premier League defeat in a row under Ralf Rangnick but they remain with just one win in six matches.

Their form has seemingly ended any hope of the club catching either Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur in the race for the top four and United’s season is in danger of fizzling out.

Manchester United’s Fred may be fit to feature against Brentford after missing four games with a muscle issue. Harry Maguire and Edinson Cavani will both be monitored ahead of kick off to see if they can play and Jesse Lingard is expected to be available but Jadon Sancho will miss out due to his tonsillitis.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes Christian Norgaard and Kristoffer Ajer should be available to play at Old Trafford but Ethan Pinnock, Sergi Canos, Frank Onyeka and Saman Ghoddos remain sidelined.

There are only three games left in this season for Manchester United but the club may have to finish without the help of Jadon Sancho.

The 22-year-old missed United’s last match against Chelsea with tonsillitis and interim boss, Ralf Rangnick, believes the illness will keep him on the sidelines for the rest of the season.

“As it seems, Jadon might be out for the rest of the season with his tonsillitis, so he will most likely be unavailable against Brentford.” Rangnick told the media in his pre-match press conference.

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of Monday night’s Premier League action as Manchester United host Brentford at Old Trafford.

United’s hopes of finishing in the top four have been all but eroded as they stand eight points behind fourth placed Arsenal having played one game more than the Gunners. Ralf Rangnick’s men are now playing for pride and a spot in the Europa League next season. However, they are in a poor run of form that has seen them win just one for their last six league matches although Cristiano Ronaldo managed to stop United losing three consecutive matches with his equaliser against Chelsea last time out.

On the other hand Thomas Frank’s Brentford are unbeaten in four matches and have all but secured their survival status for next year meaning they can enjoy their first ever Premier League visit to Old Trafford.