Manchester United vs. Brentford: Premier League Preview

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Manchester United are ready to host Brentford at Old Trafford in Manchester this weekend. The elites meet in the Round-8 of the Premier League season. The pressure on Erik Ten Hag still remains high as the club has been landing in even worse situations. Not only lately, but Manchester United has suffered with their form since the Dutchman took charge.

Manchester United vs Brentford: Preview

Manchester United has already gone through a lot this season. They have been unable to secure a win even in their last five matches (including the Premier League and the Championship). The Red Devils have already dropped numerous points as they drew to Aston Villa just before the International break.

Brentford has enjoyed recent success as they proved victorious against the Wolves before the International window began. Brentford won the match by a score-line of 5-3 by showcasing their impressive form and abilities.

Match Details

Match: Brentford @ Manchester United

Stadium: Old Trafford

Day & Date: Saturday, 19th Oct 2024

Team News & Head-to-Head

Manchester United

The Red Devils have not been able to produce the desired results in the last 2 years. The case is getting even worse as they currently sit in the 14th position in the table. Manchester United are hoping that Kobbie Mainoo will be fit to start after the young midfielder missed international duty due to a hamstring issue.

Bruno Fernandes is still unavailable due to suspension following his red card against Tottenham Hotspur, and several other players, including Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Harry Maguire, Noussair Mazraoui, and Alejandro Garnacho, are also likely to be absent.

Brentford

Brentford, as of now sit on the 11th spot, which is 2 points more than Manchester United. Brentford are dealing with a long injury list, with Rico Henry, Igor Thiago, Yoane Wissa, Aaron Hickey, Mathias Jensen, Josh Dasilva, and Gustavo Nunes all sidelined. Despite these setbacks, Brentford are expected to stick with the same lineup that secured a win against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.

Head-to-Head

Manchester United wins: 10

Draws: 3

Brentford wins: 6

In the last meeting between the two clubs, the match ended with a 1-1 draw. Now is the perfect time according to both the teams for a genuine response with a comeback.

Possible Starting XI

Manchester United: Onana; Lindelöf, De Ligt, Evans, Dalot; Casemiro, Mainoo; Antony, Eriksen, Rashford; Højlund.

Brighton: Flekken; Van den Berg, Pinnock, Collins, Ajer; Janelt, Nørgaard, Janelt; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Lewis-Potter; Schade.

Prediction

It is tough to pick one side to win the match as both carry the same sort of form. Still, considering the quality of the players on the pitch and also on the bench, Manchester United have a clear fair advantage in those terms to secure those three important points. The home turf might add up to their even further. Brentford will have to be defensively solid as they have been so far this season and upset Manchester United.

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Article originally written by Vinay Batra.