Brentford vs Manchester United LIVE: Hosts bring visitors back down to earth in seven-goal thriller
Brentford 4-3 Manchester United: Goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo threatened a late comeback
Brentford defeated Manchester United 4-3 to bring the visitors back down to earth after they named their youngest-ever Premier League starting line-up.
Just three days after United’s brilliant 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the Europa League semi-finals, Ruben Amorim stuck to his word by naming a much-changed team but his side took an early lead through Mason Mount.
It was one-way traffic from there, however, with Brentford levelling via a deflection from Luke Shaw and Kevin Schade’s header putting Thomas Frank’s side in front before half time. Schade added his second following the restart, with Yonna Wiisa continuing his excellent season by notching a fourth.
Alejandro Garnacho got one back late on with a spectacular finish, with Amad Diallo pulling another back in stoppage time, but it was not enough to prevent a 16th defeat of the Premier League season. Brentford, meanwhile, kept their slim hopes of qualifying for Europe alive, while United turn their attention back to Thursday’s second leg against Athletic and attempting to reach the Europa League final.
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Manchester United show spirit of youth in seven-goal thriller but Brentford continue fine form
Kevin Schade was at the double as Brentford beat Manchester United 4-3 in a seven-goal Premier League thriller to keep them in the hunt for European qualification.
Man Utd show spirit of youth in seven-goal thriller but Brentford continue fine form
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Two 1-1 draws in the other 2pm-ers - Alexander Isak snatched a potentially crucial point for Newcastle down at Brighton with a late penalty, while there was nothing to split West Ham and Tottenham, to rather sum up their disappointing campaigns.
FT: Brentford 4-3 Manchester United
Ruben Amorim will take the positives from that, you’d think, with his young side showing plenty of spirit to threaten a fightback. Matthijs de Ligt’s injury is a blow but all of the likely second-leg starters seemed to come through intact as attentions turn to Thursday’s meeting with Athletic Bilbao.
FT: Brentford 4-3 Manchester United
Well, it was dicier than it might have been for Brentford at the end, but their fine Premier League form continues with another valuable three points. They largely had control of the contest, that late scare aside, responding well to Mason Mount’s opener to build a lead that ultimately proved unassailable.
Brentford 4-3 Manchester United, 90 + 7 minutes
A great effort from Yoanne Wissa, forcing Altay Bayindir to palm away after a clever corner from Bryan Mbeumo.
A quick VAR check clears a nudge on Mbeumo in the box. We’re into bonus time now.
Brentford 4-3 Manchester United, 90 + 6 minutes
Thomas Frank had looked oh so calm at 4-1, but he’s beginning to fret and fuss now. His side earn a corner to waste crucial time.
GOAL! Brentford 4-3 MANCHESTER UNITED (Amad Diallo, 90 + 5 minutes)
A lovely goal from Amad Diallo and Manchester United have hope!
An unsighted Mark Flekken lets it through his legs and the visitors have a few minutes in which to chase an equaliser.
Brentford 4-2 Manchester United, 90 + 4 minutes
Harry Maguire threatens to produce another assist, though puts too much oomph on his cross for fellow centre-half Leny Yoro to head at goal.
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