Manchester United battled back to claim a 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford in Saturday’s Premier League clash. Brentford initially gained the upper hand, with Ethan Pinnock scoring just before halftime. This came during a moment when United’s Matthijs de Ligt was off the field receiving treatment for a head injury, allowing Brentford to capitalize on the gap and score from a corner.
After the break, United wasted no time in responding. Alejandro Garnacho leveled the score within two minutes of the restart with a stunning volley, and Rasmus Hojlund sealed the win with a composed finish, deftly lifting the ball over Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken.
Player Ratings:
Andre Onana – Was relatively untroubled throughout the game, though he couldn’t prevent Pinnock’s goal. 6
Diogo Dalot – Struggled to contest Brentford’s opener but did create a notable chance later on. 5
Matthijs de Ligt – Off the field during Pinnock’s goal due to injury but performed solidly after returning. 7
Jonny Evans – Put in a calm and composed performance, despite a few moments of frustration. 7
Lisandro Martinez – Adjusted well after a challenging start, especially against Mbeumo. Overall solid. 6
Casemiro – Distributed the ball well with sharp passes, but was forced off late with an injury. 6
Christian Eriksen – Played a significant role in United’s buildup play but missed a key scoring chance. 6
Alejandro Garnacho – The standout attacker, scoring a crucial equalizer with a beautifully controlled volley. 8
Bruno Fernandes – Struggled for large parts of the game but redeemed himself with a brilliant assist for Hojlund’s goal. 6
Marcus Rashford – Provided the assist for Garnacho’s goal but was otherwise quiet. 6
Rasmus Hojlund – Had a slow start but grew into the game, finishing the match-winner with precision. 8
Substitutes:
Joshua Zirkzee – Failed to make much of an impact after coming on for Hojlund. 5
Manuel Ugarte – Provided a solid performance after replacing Casemiro. 6
Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui – Came on late with little time to influence proceedings. N/A
Despite facing early setbacks, Manchester United showed determination to secure the win, with standout performances from Garnacho and Hojlund proving pivotal in this crucial result.
