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Brentford vs Manchester United - LIVE!
A United win did not look likely as Brentford dominated the first half but the visitors were clinical after the break with goals by Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford securing a flattering victory.
Brentford should have been comfortably ahead by halftime but spurned numerous chances and were made to pay for their profligacy when Elanga nodded United in front in the 55th minute.
Greenwood tapped in from a counter-attack seven minutes later and substitute Rashford rifled in his side’s third in the 77th minute to leave Brentford stunned.
Ivan Toney pulled a goal back from close range with five minutes remaining but it was scant consolation for the hosts who slumped to a third successive defeat.
United remained in seventh spot but moved level on 35 points with sixth-placed Arsenal and are only two behind West Ham United who occupy fourth.
Brentford are 14th, 10 points above the bottom three
Follow all of the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s match blog. Jack Rosser will be providing updates from the ground!
Brentford vs Man United latest news
GOAL: Toney pulls one back
GOAL: Marcus Rashford adds a third
GOAL: Greenwood doubles United’s lead
GOAL: Elanga puts Man United ahead
Kick-off time and venue: 8pm GMT, Brentford Community Stadium
TV channel: BT Sport 1
Prediction: 1-1 draw
Confirmed Brentford lineup
Confirmed Man United lineup: Ronaldo starts
Thank you and good night
22:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
Thank you for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s win over Brentford.
You can read our full match report here.
FT: Brentford 1-3 Man United
21:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
A landmark victory ✅
United become the first side to reach 300 #PL away wins 👏#MUFC pic.twitter.com/izMRZsUehO— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
21:49 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ronaldo did not enjoy that one 😬 pic.twitter.com/xtQ48jk4Ke
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 19, 2022
CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD
21:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
86:00 - Pinnock heads towards De Gea after a corner but the Spaniard saves it well.
GOAL: Brentford 1-3 Man United | Ivan Toney ‘84
21:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
84:00 - Toney bundles in after a long throw!
Tasty finish, now!
An update on the Ronaldo situation
21:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
3-0, Rashford. Brentford lost their energy in this half but a fine finish from Rashford.
Rangnick celebrated by trying to calm down Ronaldo still.— Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) January 19, 2022
The tradition continues
21:41 , Jonathan Gorrie
☺️ Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford, all through the Manchester United academy, have scored the goals to put them 3-0 up at Brentford #BREMUN
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) January 19, 2022
21:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Two assists for our Portuguese magnifico 🅰️🅰️
💫 @B_Fernandes8 #MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/VwfIQjop9w— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Jack Rosser on Marcus Rashford’s goal
21:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Having dominated the midfield in the first half, that has been Brentford’s downfall after the break. McTominay has really stepped up for United and got them on the front foot in the middle. The Scot won the ball to start the move for the second and third goals.
GOAL: Brentford 0-3 Man United | Marcus Rashford ‘76
21:37 , Jonathan Gorrie
76:00 - Fernandes tees up Rashford who fires in at the near post.
CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD
21:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
77:00 - Varane clears a shot from Toney off the line!
Ronaldo STILL not happy
21:35 , Jonathan Gorrie
75:00 - Cameras just cut to Ronaldo who is still gesturing on the bench, appearing to ask why it was him who’s come off.
All smiles
21:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
🌟 @MasonGreenwood 🌟#MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/5EHwSoG23n
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Double change for United
21:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ralf makes a double switch with 70 minutes on the clock 🔄#MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/B0F9WYBPb6
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Ronaldo stropping
21:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
71:00 - Ronaldo subbed off and he’s NOT happy about it.
Late drama at Spurs
21:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
A Bergwijn double sees Spurs come from behind to beat Leicester!
The top four race heats up...
Brentford change
21:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
🔄 A further change
Let's go, Wissa!
🐝 0-2 😈#BREMUN #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/S5c6YUc3Mw— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
GOAL: Brentford 0-2 Man United
21:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
61:00 - Greenwood taps in after brilliant work between Ronaldo and Fernandes carves Brentford open,
A closer look at Elanga’s goal
21:21 , Jonathan Gorrie
A moment of quality gives Man Utd the lead vs Brentford 🔥
Fred with the pass, Anthony Elanga with the touch and finish!
Rangnick's side badly needed that... pic.twitter.com/Ncfj0ISYRs— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 19, 2022
Fred the Red
21:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
Fred has been directly involved in 5 goals (4🅰️ & 1⚽️) since the start of December, no Man Utd player has been involved in more.
Picked Elanga out brilliantly. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/53d5hmHldb— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 19, 2022
Man United have lift off
21:19 , Jonathan Gorrie
Up and running in 2022 🔥 #MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/oQHtKlMejq
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Jack Rosser on Man United’s goal
21:17 , Jonathan Gorrie
That is very hard for Brentford to take but it is what happens if you don’t take your chances against a side like Manchester United. The visitors may be an absolute circus at the moment but they are still a dangerous side. Poor from Lossl on his Premier League debut for the club to allow Elanga the chance of getting on the end of his own heavy touch.
GOAL: Brentford 0-1 Man United | Anthony Elanga
21:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
54:00 - Brilliant ball from Fred sees Elanga finish very well with a header.
Much better from United
21:11 , Jonathan Gorrie
50:00 - Jensen chance aside, United are playing with an awful lot more emergency.
What a performance so far from this man
21:09 , Jonathan Gorrie
Mathias Jensen had more touches in the opp. box (4) and more shots (3) than any other Brentford or Manchester United player in the first-half.
On form. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ChoZszzfmF— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 19, 2022
21:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
The crossbar denies @Cristiano 😬
Our no.7’s looping header from @B_Fernandes8’s cross is close to breaking the deadlock, but is halted by the woodwork 🔐 #MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/xsOW5CGxVd— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD
21:07 , Jonathan Gorrie
47:00 - Jensen with another shot from a counter!
An idea
21:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
Time to get Phil Jones on corners 💫 pic.twitter.com/2QXlLQtFm6
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 19, 2022
CHANCE FOR UNITED
21:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
46:00 - Good start from United.
Ronaldo’s header from a corner hits the bar! A warning sign, perhaps?
Back underway!
21:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
Here we go!
21:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
David de Gea made 3 saves from shots inside the box in the first half, Brentford ended the half with an XG of 1.15.
Made some crucial saves. 🇪🇸🧤 pic.twitter.com/zgKaWvoKJe— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) January 19, 2022
Rio Ferdinand to BT Sport
20:57 , Jonathan Gorrie
“How many times have we sat here and said without De Gea, Man United would be two or three down?”
Rio Ferdinand to BT Sport
20:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
“Without David De Gea in goal, this could be two or three [nil].”
Damning stats from United
20:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
0 shots on target for United while Cristiano Ronaldo has only had 20 touches.
Brentford, meanwhile, have enjoyed 3 shots on target.
Jack Rosser’s half-time verdict
20:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
What a fantastic first half from the Bees, just lacking that final touch. They’ve been quicker to loose balls than United - who look bereft of any real plan to get at the hosts. Brentford need to keep up this energy and find a killer instinct in the final third.
HT: Brentford 0-0 Man United
20:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
United VERY lucky to go in on level terms.
De Gea man of the match so far.
Into added time
20:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
45' Into added time brought to you by @pensionbee
🐝 0-0 😈#BREMUN #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/ctXWn9cYk6— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
Not a great look for Man United
20:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
44:00 - Mbeumo wins the ball twice while United dawdle.
Not a great look.
Ronaldo booed
20:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
43:00 - As is customary, Ronaldo is heavily booed whenever he touches the ball.
That could come back to bite the home support...
United need to see this through
20:43 , Jonathan Gorrie
43:00 - If United can get to half-time on level terms, it’ll be some success.
Surely there’s more to come from them but conceding now would do nothing for their confidence under Rangnick.
Greenwood loses the ball
20:40 , Jonathan Gorrie
40:00 - United look to counter themselves but Greenwood can’t keep a hold of the ball amid Brentford’s press.
Some nice social media content but not much else...
20:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
🇵🇹 @Cristiano 💫 #MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/P8hdHOmx0U
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Decent spell for United
20:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
38:00 - Lots of possession in around the box without making many clear cut chances .
Still, better than relying on De Gea to keep bailing them out. Not a good performance on the whole so far.
The great Danes
20:37 , Jonathan Gorrie
7 - Jonas Lössl is the 7th different Danish player used by @BrentfordFC in the Premier League. Despite this only being their 22nd game in the competition, they have now used more different Danes than any other side in the competition's history. Diaspora. pic.twitter.com/eAqSfCqKm7
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 19, 2022
A look at just how intense Brentford can be
20:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Loving the intensity of Brentford's pre-match huddle 😤
Kick-off vs Man Utd coming up shortly on BT Sport 1 HD. pic.twitter.com/NblnxmrARD— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) January 19, 2022
20:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
32' JENSEN DENIED BY DE GEA AGAIN!
We break brilliantly but Mathias sees his shot stopped by De Gea, Toney's follow up is deflected wide
From the corner, Pinnock's header is claimed by De Gea
🐝 0-0 😈#BREMUN #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/Ql8YwVzOZ5— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
Jack Rosser on Brentford’s chance
20:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
Jensen will be absolutely kicking himself. The Dane has been superb in the middle but has wasted two golden chances. That was some breakaway from the Bees.
CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD
20:33 , Jonathan Gorrie
33:00 - Jensen is clear in the box after a Brentford counter following a United corner but De Gea denies him again.
On the follow up, Toney hits the woodwork.
Where would United be without their ‘keeper?
Free-kick for United
20:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
32:00 - A searching ball from Telles causes problems for Brentford but Toney just about clears.
Long throw for Brentford
20:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
31:00 - Jensen looks for Mbemou but can’t quite reach him.
More of those and surely Brentford will create something. United just don’t look comfortable.
Jack Rosser from the Brentford Community Stadium
20:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
Man United controlling things since that flurry of Brentford chances. Jensen and Norgaard have showed that they can win the battles in midfield which will have the visitors worried. Get back on top in that area and the chances should continue to fall for the Bees.
United’s problem
20:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
27:00 - Quick feet from Fred creates space between Brentford’s midfield and defence but the Brazilian has no one to pass to.
Instead, he’s got to turn around and go backwards, allowing Brentford to regain their shape.
A scary thought for United fans
20:27 , Jonathan Gorrie
David de Gea has made more saves than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League this season.
Where would Man United be without him 😳 pic.twitter.com/L3yvo7z34s— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) January 19, 2022
CHANCE FOR UNITED
20:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
25:00 - Dalot with an excellent strike just outside the box and it goes just wide.
Good spell for United
20:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
25:00 - United are getting the ball in more dangerous areas more often.
They’re not creating much yet but Telles and Fernandes are enjoying longer spells in possession which is perhaps the most dangerous combination for Brentford to worry about.
‘Action-packed’ putting it lightly
20:24 , Jonathan Gorrie
An action-packed opening 2️⃣0️⃣ minutes at Brentford 👊#MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/X6Cwj3mLDT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
United settling
20:22 , Jonathan Gorrie
22:00 - To their credit, United have stemmed the early pressure.
You’d surely expect more from this group of players but it does need pointing that United are starting to grow into the game.
As things stand: United in seventh
20:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
With Spurs drawing away at Leicester, United are now seventh in the Premier League.
In truth, Brentford are making them look really rather ordinary at the moment.
United have not got going
20:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
17:00 - Considering United are thought to have the grandfather of modern pressing in charge, the sight of them being overrun by a Brentford team who cost so much less than theirs is incredibly jarring.
CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD
20:16 , Jonathan Gorrie
15:00 - Norgaard has a header that sails just over the bar!
United SO lucky to be on level terms.
Wave after wave of Brentford attack
20:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
15' The chances keep on coming!!
Mads Bech sees one deflected behind and then Norgaard whips a half-volley just over from 15 yards
🐝 0-0 😈#BREMUN #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/xoRZzSN4FI— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
Jack Rosser from the ground
20:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford should really be ahead now. What a chance that was for Jensen but it was a meek finish. The midfielder had a chance in the opening minutes which he skewed wide too. Pressure being turned up by the hosts.
CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD
20:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
12:00 - De Gea scrambles to clear a shot from Janlet off the line.
United pulled apart with ease.
Jack Rosser from the ground
20:12 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford have shown great energy in the opening stages here and are winning a lot of the 50/50 challenges in midfield against Fred and McTominay. United have stemmed some early pressure from the Bees, however, and there is certainly space for Ronaldo if they can move the ball forward quickly enough.
Brentford’s early chance
20:11 , Jonathan Gorrie
10' Jensen sends one just wide in the early stages
🐝 0-0 😈#BREMUN #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/yRlsVEwaKF— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
20:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
👣 @B_Fernandes8 💪#MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/CXZeSoJjJU
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Corner cleared
20:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
09:00 - United, who have been so poor from corners, see it cleared easily.
Elanaga’s run in behind, however, cause problems as Lossl concedes another one.
United corner
20:09 , Jonathan Gorrie
09:00 - Brentford panic somewhat and concede a cheap corner.
Ronaldo playing on the last shoulder
20:07 , Jonathan Gorrie
07:00 - Not something many 36-year-olds can do.
Still, the superstar Portuguese seems to think he’ll find joy in-behind Brentford’s high line tonight.
Something to keep an eye on.
Brentford dangerous
20:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
05:00 - Brentford have won pretty much every 50/50 so far. A good omen for the home side.
United can’t get a moment
20:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
03:00 - Barely a shock of course but Brentford are right up in United’s faces looking to press them.
Early long throw
20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
02:00 - Jensen’s long throw causes trouble for the United defenders.
Mbemou then has a shot on the second-phase but drags it just wide.
All eyes on Ronaldo
20:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
Cristiano Ronaldo tying his laces as he takes a knee. Message firmly sent...
— Jack Rosser (@JackRosser_) January 19, 2022
KICK-OFF
20:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
We’re underway!
A landmark for Dalot
19:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
5️⃣0️⃣ 🆙 👏
🔴 @DalotDiogo #MUFC pic.twitter.com/tACIGRRWAZ— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Lively atmosphere
19:53 , Jonathan Gorrie
✅ Ready in the stands
✅ Ready on the pitch#BeeTogether 🐝 #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/1Dck0Zwt7W— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
Jack Rosser’s pre-match thoughts
19:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
@JackRosser_ cuts through the noise at the Brentford Community Stadium to offer his pre-match thoughts.
LIVE: https://t.co/tYx7dGnzR5#BREMUN | #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/3QN9BLDabT— Standard Sport (@standardsport) January 19, 2022
The warm ups begin
19:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Let’s go, Reds! ✊#MUFC | #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/hSedB1gXEs
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Jesse Lingard to leave?
19:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Newcastle United have made an approach for Jesse Lingard, writes Standard Sport’s Jack Rosser.
It is thought that Newcastle would be willing to pay a loan fee - as West Ham did last season - in addition to covering the player’s £100,000-a-week wages in full.
However, it remains to be seen if Lingard will be open to heading up to Tyneside as he has been targeting a return to London amid more West Ham and Tottenham links.
Hope for Brentford?
19:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
7 - Starting with a 5-3 loss at Leicester in September 2014, Manchester United have lost seven of their last 22 Premier League away games against promoted sides. The Red Devils had only lost seven of their first 66 such games in the competition (W38 D21). Shortening.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) January 19, 2022
Jadon Sancho left out for personal reasons
19:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
Rangnick also revealed that Jadon Sancho misses out due to personal issues.
“There was the funeral today, he asked me if he could [not play against Brentford]. It would not make sense for him to be part of the squad.”
Edison Cavani injured
19:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
Speaking to MUFC before kick-off, Rangnick confirmed Edinson Cavani suffered an injury in training.
“Edinson [Cavani] had to drop out after training yesterday because he had some muscular problems. For me it was logical, and happy to have Cristiano back in the team.”
Simon Collings’ feature on Brentford
19:14 , Jonathan Gorrie
Thomas Frank wants to create another “magic moment” in Brentford’s history by toppling Manchester United tonight.
The Bees have enjoyed a solid debut season in the Premier League so far, including wins over Arsenal and West Ham.
Brentford also held Liverpool to a draw at home and suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of Chelsea.
Manchester United are the latest side to make the trip to west London in tonight’s rearranged fixture and Frank is hoping to claim another big scalp.
You can read Simon’s full article here.
Martial arrives
19:09 , Jonathan Gorrie
With so much talk in regards to his future recently, it’s interesting to see Anthony Martial in the United squad tonight.
Rangnick has since talked down any issue between him and the Frenchman after claiming the striker had refused to travel as part of the squad who drew with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Confirmed Man United lineup: Ronaldo starts
19:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
🚨 Presenting United's line-up for #BREMUN... #MUFC | #PL
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Confirmed Brentford lineup
19:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
🚨 𝙏𝙀𝘼𝙈 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎 🚨
🆕 A #PL debut for @JonasLoessl
➡ Bech, Jensen, and @sergicanos all start
Teams presented by @BlueJeansNet #BrentfordFC #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/EzFcWRe9su— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
The season so far...
18:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
🐝🆚️😈#BrentfordFC #BREMUN pic.twitter.com/poVh2T46lG
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) January 19, 2022
An early look inside tonight’s venue
18:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
New surroundings! 🏟️#MUFC | #BREMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Your Evening Standard prediction
18:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Bees have pulled off a couple of big upsets in West London this season with their opponents no stranger to a banana skin.
A 1-1 draw.
Latest Odds
18:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford vs Man United match odds
Brentford: 7/2
Draw: 11/4
Manchester United: 5/6
Betfair: To finish in the top four this season
Arsenal: 8/5
Tottenham: 15/8
Man United: 5/2
West Ham: 15/2
From Betfair
Early team news
17:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Joshua Dasilva (hip), Mathias Jorgensen (thigh), David Raya (knee), Charlie Goode (thigh) and Julian Jeanvier (knee) are all set to be unavailable for Brentford. Frank Onyeka is away at the Africa Cup of Nations.
United are still without Paul Pogba (hip) and Eric Bailly (AFCON) while Rangnick will have to find a solution to the Anthony Martial situation. The Frenchman has been out with a knee injury but refused to travel to the Villa game, according to his manager - a claim he refuted.
Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are back from one-game bans while Marcus Rashford (thigh), Cristiano Ronaldo (hip) and Aaron Wan-Bissaka (illness) are hoping to return.
How to watch tonight’s action
17:38 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: The match will be televised on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage beginning at 7.30pm.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the website or BT Sport app.
Live blog: You can follow along with all the action with Standard Sport’s live blog.
Welcome
16:27 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE match coverage of Brentford vs Manchester United.
Kick-off at the Brentford Community Stadium is at 8pm GMT.