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Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result as Rasmus Hojlund completes turnaround

Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Erik ten Hag’s side came from behind to claim their first win in six attempts

Luke Baker
Saturday 19 October 2024 12:43 EDT
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Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund got on the scoresheet as Manchester United bounced back after conceding a controversial goal to beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford for their first victory in more than a month.

The win meant United climbed to 10th in the standings on 11 points after eight matches, and eased some of the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag, whose job has been the subject of media speculation. Brentford are 12th on 10 points.

United had 10 men on the pitch when Ethan Pinnock headed in Brentford’s goal from a corner deep in first-half stoppage time after referee Sam Barrott instructed Matthijs de Ligt to go to the touchline to stem the bleeding from a gash on his head.

United came out of the break fired up and Garnacho latched onto a cross from Marcus Rashford to fire home from the left side of the six-yard box into the far corner in the 47th minute.

Hojlund put the home side ahead in spectacular fashion in the 62nd when Bruno Fernandes found him with a back-heel pass, and the Dane chipped the ball over goalkeeper Mark Flekken.

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.

19 October 2024 15:19

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.

19 October 2024 15:17

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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.

19 October 2024 15:16

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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.

19 October 2024 15:15

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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.

19 October 2024 15:12

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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.

19 October 2024 15:10

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Mbeumo brings the ball down from a simply sublime Collins cross-field ping and the winger drives at Martinez before jinking back on his left. However,he can't keep the shot down and it flies high and left of the target.

19 October 2024 15:08

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Manchester United average 0.7 goals per game in the Premier League this season (five goals in seven games), compared to three goals per game across all other competitions this term (12 goals in 4 games).

19 October 2024 15:06

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Brenford should have the lead here. Janelt crosses excellently from the left and Evans miss-kicks it. Schade misses it too and United survive!

19 October 2024 15:05

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Fernandes makes a positive start on the left. He drives and fires in a low cross for Hojlund to try and latch onto at the near post. However, Flekken is out to claim.

19 October 2024 15:03

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