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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Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 70 minutes
No change to the half-time scores in any of the three Premier League games in this window, with West Ham and Tottenham still locked together and Newcastle unable as yet to respond to Brighton’s goal on the half-hour.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 68 minutes
Still no chance for a change for Brentford as Manchester United keep the pressure on. Harry Amass...way over the bar.
Right, that is a timely moment for the substitution. Enter Mathias Jensen; exit Yehor Yarmolyuk.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 65 minutes
Brentford are preparing their first alteration, Thomas Frank giving some final instructions to Mathias Jensen. They will have a corner to negotiate first as Amad Diallo’s shot is deflected behind.
Christian Eriksen stands over it. In it comes to the near post and in the vague area of Harry Maguire, but Brentford have it handled.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 63 minutes
Not Christian Eriksen’s best. Skied some way over the top as the Dane lets fly from distance.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 62 minutes
Bryan Mbeumo jinks towards the Manchester United box but finds himself pincered by a couple of tacklers, with Manuel Ugarte taking the ball from him. Mbeumo rather cheekily appeals for a penalty; Anthony Taylor rightly gives him short shrift.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 61 minutes
The battle between Kevin Schade and Tyler Fredricson has been to watch today, the Manchester United youngster taking his lumps yet also standing up strongly on occasion. This will be a good learning experience for him, to take a positive that reflects the visitors’ miserable Premier League position.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 59 minutes
A chance for Chido Obi, seldom sighted on his first Premier League start with limited service to him. A solid block from Brentford ensures the young striker can’t pounce.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 58 minutes
Not far away! A glimpse of an opportunity to Yoanne Wissa but he can’t quite connect with a ball into the box.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 57 minutes
A smattering of boos around the Gtech Community Stadium as Christian Eriksen is introduced, soon replaced by applause as the former Brentford player replaces Mason Mount.
Brentford 2-1 Manchester United, 55 minutes
Harry Amass reacts well to cut out a clever Keane Lewis-Potter pass across field, allowing his teammates to launch into a fast-break. The accuracy just isn’t quite there, though, and Mason Mount clips the heels of Christian Norgaard to concede a free kick.
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