Brentford vs Manchester United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Gtech Community Stadium
Follow live coverage as Brentford face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brentford vs Manchester United
The full-time whistle blows at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford defeat Manchester United in a thrilling 4-3 game. After a great start from the hosts, the visitors took the lead through Mason Mount's first-time finish past the hapless Mark Flekken. The Bees responded with an equaliser after Luke Shaw redirected Mikkel Damsgaard's shot into his own net. Kevin Schade gave the home side the lead after firing in a powerful header from Christian Norgaard's exquisite cross. United started off the second half positively but conceded another goal as Schade converted Bryan Mbeumo's delightful cross. Soon after, the Bees made it four as Michael Kayode teed up Yoane Wissa to tap into an empty net. The Red Devils' did not give up and Alejandro Garnacho scored a sensational goal with Flekken rooted to the spot. Substitute Amad Diallo set up a tense final few minutes after seeing his left-footed effort go through the legs of Flekken, however, the home side held out for a deserved win. The result sees Brentford move up to ninth place in the Premier League table as Thomas Frank's side look to bring European football to West London next season. For United, they suffer a 16th league defeat of the season and remain in 15th place. Ruben Amorim's side will now turn their attention to Thursday UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg tie against Athletic Club. Brentford's clinical finishing was reflected through an xG of 2.57, whereas Manchester United's ability to finish was highlighted through an xG of 1.50. Thank you for reading and take care!
Brentford vs Manchester United
The home supporters are celebrating here as their team looks to claim all three points against the Red Devils.
Brentford vs Manchester United
We will have seven minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
Brentford vs Manchester United
CHANCE FOR OBI! The youngster manages to find some space in the Brentford penalty area before firing in a shot, but sees his effort well blocked by Van Den Berg for a corner kick.
Brentford vs Manchester United
Mbeumo wants a goal here as he plays a nice give and go with the substitute Thiago just outside the Manchester United penalty area, before seeing his opportunity taken away by the United defence.
Brentford vs Manchester United
Garnacho has scored his sixth goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 13th April 2025 against Newcastle United. For Eriksen, that was his second assist in the Premier League this season.
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