Manchester United look to ignite their Premier League season against Brentford at Old Trafford.
Victory could see Man Utd climb into the top ten if results elsewhere swing in their favour, whilst Brentford can go as high as sixth with a win if results go their way.
Team News
Man Utd could be without Noussair Mazraoui after he needed minor surgery on a heart issue during the international break.
Amad Diallo (illness), Alejandro Garnacho (knee), Luke Shaw (calf), Manuel Ugarte (muscle) and Mason Mount (head) could be in contention.
Harry Maguire (calf) and Kobbie Mainoo (hamstring) are unlikely to feature unless match fit.
Leny Yoro (ankle) and Tyrell Malacia (knee) remain absent.
Brentford expect to have Mikkel Damsgaard available despite the midfielder having suffered a knock.
Yoane Wissa (ankle) could return but Rico Henry, Josh Dasilva, Igor Thiago (all knee), Mathias Jensen (calf), Gustavo Nunes (back) and Aaron Hickey (hamstring) remain sidelined.
When is Kick-Off?
Man Utd host Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday 19 October at 3pm BST, untelevised live in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Man Utd have lost one of six previous Premier League meetings against Brentford (W4, D1, L1).
- Brentford are yet to win away to Man Utd in the Premier League (L3).
- Utd have kept clean sheets in two of their three home wins over Brentford in the Premier League.
- Man Utd have failed to score in four of their last five league matches (W1, D2, L2).
- None of Brentford’s 10 points so far this season were scored away from home (L3).
Prediction
With scrutiny on Erik Ten Hag now back to full boil following a lacklustre goalless draw at Aston Villa, this is now a crucial game for Utd because they need to start finding more consistency and goals plus a solid defence.
Brentford though have proven dangerous from the get-go lately which is the last thing that Utd’s shaky defence needs, especially after the Bees smashed Wolves in terms of attack despite their own defensive leaks.
Man Utd though are yet to lose at home to Brentford in the Premier League but with low confidence and a misfiring attack, I really do worry for them against Brentford who almost upset them here last season.
Scott McTominay however isn’t around now to dig Utd out of trouble this time and with the Bees’ attack looking red-hot, I can see a surprise coming unless the hosts buckle up their act.
Prediction: Man Utd 1-2 Brentford
Result: Man Utd 2-1 Brentford
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