Brentford vs Manchester United – LIVE!
Erik ten Hag brings Man Utd back to the scene of one of his worst defeats as a manager, against Brentford in the Premier League later today. Although so much is thought to have happened since the 4-0 defeat there in August 2022, it is still fresh in the memory ahead of tonight’s visit.
Still, United are approaching this from a position of strength. Although they don’t always lie, they have been in good form for the most part since the start of the year and could still make a late run for the top five, which could be enough to qualify in the Champions League.
Brentford, meanwhile, are far too close to the relegation zone for their liking. While three teams may be worse than them in the league this season, that won’t do much to comfort Thomas Frank. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated game blog! Dom Smith will be providing expert analysis from the ground!
Brentford vs Manchester United latest news
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Start time and venue: 8pm GMT; Gtech Community Stadium
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TV channel and live stream: Sky Sports
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Prediction: Man Utd to get revenge
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Brentford lineup confirmed
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Man Utd lineup confirmed
Dom Smith at the Gtech
20:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford are creating more clear-cut chances as they hit the woodwork for the second time. Zanka is unmarked on goal and should really score. Another United release from here, a former theater of nightmares for them.
Brentford 0-0 Man United
20:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
28 min: This is a Manchester United classic. Well, classic this edition of Manchester United.
They were mostly second best but have yet to concede and have enough quality going forward to punish a losing Brentford.
Brentford 0-0 Man Utd
20:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
23 min: WHAT A CHANCE!
Wissa’s first time ball frees Toney just outside the box but the striker hits the post!
Dom Smith at the Gtech
20:21 , Jonathan Gorrie
Excellent block by Varane to stop a certain goal from Lewis-Potter. A vital touch.
Brentford 0-0 Man United
20:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
17 min: Positive play from Wissa finds the byline and pulls a cross back to Toney, although Lindelof gets there first.
Dom Smith at Gtech
20:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
To look at his small frame it would be assumed that it does not come naturally to him, but Rasmus Hojlund keeps the ball up so responsibly for United. He is a reliable outlet and the Bruno Fernandes man is looking for every opportunity.
Brentford 0-0 Man United
20:12 , Jonathan Gorrie
11 min: United are happy to concede possession here and hit Brentford on the counter. Both teams are threatening not to create too much.
Dom Smith at the Gtech
20:08 , Jonathan Gorrie
Decent form for Brentford, out of possession, in the early stages here. Nathan Collins did well to dislodge McTominay and Fernandes already.
Brentford 0-0 Man United
20:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
04 min: United are looking to settle things here after a shaky start.
Brentford 0-0 Man United
20:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
03 min: It’s a one-to-one start here as Brentford go on the attack and Wissa almost gets a volley before Mainoo clears.
Fernandes then lights up after Man Utd’s break.
Brentford vs Man United: penalty kick!
20:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
Out with us!
Dom Smith at the Gtech
19:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
The end is already looking good despite the travel chaos for Manchester United fans this Easter weekend, with no direct trains between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly all weekend due to engineering works. Fair play to those who have made the trip south for United’s already fourth quarter final this season at 8pm on Saturday. They are all, by the way, away from home…
Dom Smith at the Gtech
19:20 , Jonathan Gorrie
Standard Sport’s Dom Smith is able to preview tonight’s game…
A big boost for Manchester United
19:15 , Jonathan Gorrie
Lisandro Martinez is finally back on the bench for Man United in a big push for Erik ten Hag.
Man United lineup confirmed
19:07 , Jonathan Gorrie
United Man XI: Onion; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Lindelof, Dalot; Mainoo, McTominay, Fernandes; Rashford, Hojlund, Garnacho
Line up: Heaton, Kambwala, Maguire, Martinez, Amrabat, Casemiro, Eriksen, Mount, Antony
Dom Smith at the Gtech
19:06 , Jonathan Gorrie
So Brentford continued to play it safe as their players returned from injury. This game is just too early for the return of Ethan Pinnock, and Bryan Mbeumo takes his place on the bench after enjoying two weeks of training and playing behind closed doors during the international break. He starts for Yehor Yarmoliuk and Keane Lewis-Potter, who represents the left wing-back where Sergio Reguilon is suspended.
Brentford team confirmed against Man United
19:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford XI: Flecken; Roerslev, Ajer, Zanka, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Janelt, Yarmoliuk, Jensen, Wissa, Toney
Line up: Stakosha, Maupay, Ghoddos, Onyeka, Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Baptiste, Trevitt, Ji-Soo
Brentford vs Man Utd: There’s a chance in the Premier League today
18:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford: 21/10
Man Utd: 6/5
Draw: 14/5
Brentford have given Ethan Pinnock and Kevin Schade a double injury boost
18:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
Thomas Frank has revealed that injured duo Ethan Pinnock and Kevin Schade are close to returning to the Brentford squad but their availability will go down to the wire ahead of the games at the start of April.
Read the full story here!
Manchester United fans are furious as TV scheduling for Brentford’s trip leaves supporters stranded
18:10 , Jonathan Gorrie
Angry Manchester United fans slammed the controversial scheduling of their trip to Brentford on Saturday, with away supporters facing travel chaos.
United’s game at the Gtech Community Stadium is due to kick off at 8pm, two minutes before the last scheduled train leaves St Pancras for Manchester Piccadilly. There are no trains to Manchester from Euston over the Easter weekend due to engineering works.
Read the full story here!
Erik ten Hag confirms a big boost for Manchester United and England ahead of Euro 2024
17:51 , Jonathan Gorrie
Erik ten Hag confirmed that Luke Shaw could play before the end of the season in a big boost for Manchester United and England.
The defender suffered a muscle injury at Luton in February, having already missed a significant period of the season following a similar issue in August.
Read the full story here!
Brentford vs Man Utd: Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
Since the Bees’ return to the top flight, they have lost four out of five meetings with United – although they won this final 4-0 at the start of last season.
Brentford wins: 6
Man Utd wins: 10
Draws: 2
Brentford vs Man Utd: today’s Premier League prediction
17:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
There is little sign of the Bees’ dire rectification itself and, while United still have the inconsistencies, they are favorites in west London.
Man United to win, 2-0.
Man United vs Brentford team news today
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
For United, there are questions about the fitness of Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans and Casemiro and Lisandro Martinez could return from injury.
Amad Diallo is suspended after celebrating his red card for behind against Liverpool. Antony and Mason Mount are pushing for starts after positive cameos off the bench in that game.
Brentford vs Man United team news today
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Keane Lewis-Potter is likely to replace the suspended Sergio Reguilon and Ethan Pinnock could return to defence.
Bryan Mbeumo has been in line to start for Brentford since December after returning from an ankle injury before the break.
Brentford vs Man Utd: TV channel and live stream
17:30 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: In the United Kingdom, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the competition live online via the Sky Go app.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on match day three Standard SportsIt’s a live blog.
Welcome
17:24 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s trip to Brentford in the Premier League.
Kick-off will be at the Gtech Community Stadium at 8pm GMT.