Manchester United Vs Brentford is a top Premier League fixture to watch out for as action resumes in the Premier League after the October international break.
The Red Devils will play host to the Bees on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in what can be considered a must-win match for Erik Ten Hag’s men.
Eight points in seven league games so far this season means Manchester United have recorded their worst start to a season under Erik Ten Hag.
The Red Devils are winless in their last five games in all competitions, scoring just four goals. Overall, they have won just three of their eleven games.
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All United’s wins have come against lowly-rated teams – Fulham, Southampton, and Barnsley.
They have stuttered against considerably tougher opponents, conceding three goals each without response in their games against Liverpool and Tottenham. Lack of firepower has also been a key source of worry for fans. They have scored five goals, three coming in one game against Southampton.
Also, they are winless in their last three games in the league, recording two draws and one loss against Tottenham in that period and are currently sitting 14th on the league rankings with two wins, two draws, and three losses.
Their plight in Europe hasn’t been any better. They are 21st in the UEFA Europa League standings after being held to a 1-1 draw against FC Twente and a 3-3 draw against Porto.
The pressure is currently piling on the United boss, with fans calling for his sack. The Dutchman is currently on thin ice as per his future and a loss against Brentford could be the final straw that will break the camel’s back.
Unlike Erik Ten Hag, Thomas Frank left it at a positive point with Brentford before the international break. He led the team to victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers in an eight-goal thriller. The win saw The Bees climb up to 11th on the league rankings, after what had been a somewhat sluggish start to the league campaign.
They opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace, and a 2-0 loss to Liverpool followed before they got back to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Southampton.
The win was followed by a three-game winless run, losing to Manchester City and Tottenham before drawing against West Ham in that run. They have however gotten back to winning ways with their display against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Manchester United and Brentford’s head-to-head
Manchester United will hope to count on their domineering history against the Bees on Saturday.
The two teams have met seven times altogether and Manchester United have come out on top four times, with Brentford managing just one win against them.
There has been a stalemate twice between the two teams. Seventeen goals in their last six meetings should tell you a little about how exciting their clash usually is.
Manchester United vs Brentford team news and injury updates
A key issue for Erik Ten Hag’s side has been the fitness of key players, with new signings like Leny Yoro yet to make an official appearance with the team.
The likes of Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Noussair Mazraoui, Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo (illness) and Alejandro Garnacho currently make up the injury list for Erik Ten Hag’s side and are not expected to feature on Saturday.
New signing Manuel Ugarte will be another source of worry for the United boss after the midfielder limped off during international duties with Uruguay.
Injury has also been a source of worry for Thomas Frank with players like Rico Henry, Christian Nørgaard, Mathias Jensen, Aaron Hickey, Yoane Wissa, Joshua Dasilva, Thiago Rodrigues and Gustavo Gomes all doubtful ahead of the match.
Manchester United vs Brentford predicted starting lineup
Manchester United: Andre Onana, Johnny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen, Antony, Rasmus Højlund, Marcus Rashford
Brentford: Mark Flekken, Ajer, Pinnock, Collins, Van de Berg, Vitaly Janelt, Ryan Trevitt, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter, Kevin Schade
Manchester United Vs Brentford Predictions
A straightforward win for Manchester United will be the verdict if history is to be taken into consideration. However, this sport has more often than not shown us we should know better than judge outcomes on past meetings.
It should be a tight affair between both sides on Saturday, but Thomas Frank’s men’s poor performances against ‘big teams’ so far this season might be their undoing. We predict a 2-1 scoreline in favour of Manchester United.
