Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Brentford in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester United vs Brentford
That's all from Old Trafford today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Manchester United vs Brentford
United will face Brighton and Hove Albion, then Crystal Palace in their final two matches of the season, and they can finish on a maximum of 64 points by winning both - only enough to match their lowest-ever Premier League total. Brentford, meanwhile, have already acheived their objectives and will finish the campaign with matches against Southampton, Everton and Leeds United.
Manchester United vs Brentford
A merited three points are the reward for Manchester United's three goals today, as they produced a much-improved display to end their Old Trafford campaign on a better note. Though a divisive figure amid testing times at the club, Ronaldo was to the fore as the hosts brushed past an off-colour Brentford side, who spurned several half-chances and were far too passive in the first half. Now a number of departing players signal their appreciation to the fans, with a new era soon to begin at the 'Theatre of Dreams'.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Toney takes out Fred with an over-zealous challenge inside the Manchester United half, perhaps ending the last chance of Brentford at least scoring a late goal.
Manchester United vs Brentford
After a move involving Cavani and Ronaldo, a rushed 20-yard shot by Fernandes is skied high into the stand behind Raya's goal.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Jensen fires into a thicket of red Manchester United shirts from 20 yards, with the ball being blocked on its route towards goal.
Manchester United vs Brentford
The game is clearly winding down, with both sides dropping the tempo somewhat. Even if Brentford can score now, it would surely just be a consolation goal.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Brentford have an eighth corner of the match, but are again unable to create anything substantial from the set-piece situation. Meanwhile, United have taken two corners and scored from one.
Manchester United vs Brentford
Fernandes has a speculative strike from 25 yards deflected wide for a corner, via Sorensen's head. Jones then nearly makes contact with the cross, but Brentford ultimately manage to clear their lines.
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