Brentford have only won 7 points after the first 7 rounds and are in the bottom half of the Premier League table. However, with their current poor form, Man Utd still disappoints fans even though they play at home.
Coach Erik ten Hag's team had a difficult start to the match. They could not control the ball and coordinate attacks as expected when the opponent organized their formation to mark and compete effectively in the first minutes of the match.
Man Utd played badly against Brentford. (Photo: Getty Images)
Man Utd improved their game after about 15 minutes. The home team pushed up their formation and put pressure on their opponents. However, as Man Utd played better, their defense showed weakness.
Casemiro lost possession in midfield, Victor Lindelof failed to clear the ball in the box and Andre Onana was slow to react. These moments occurred in the same play, leading to Man Utd's goal in the 26th minute.
After conceding the goal, Man Utd were confused. They controlled the ball more and pushed their opponents back to the half of the field. However, coach Erik ten Hag's players were stuck in attack and only had chances from long shots. Meanwhile, Brentford had a few responses that made the home fans' hearts skip a beat.
McTominay became Man Utd's hero in this match. (Photo: Getty Images)
Man Utd went all out in the attack at the end of the match. The Old Trafford team missed their celebration in the 89th minute. The referee and VAR determined that Anthony Martial was offside when the Brentford defender scored an own goal.
However, Man Utd were saved from defeat thanks to the shining moments of the player who came on as a substitute in the 87th minute. In the extra time, Scott McTominay scored 2 consecutive goals to help the home team turn the situation around and win 2-1.
Result: Man Utd 2-1 Brentford
Score
Man Utd: McTominay (90+3', 90+7')
Brentford: Jensen (26')
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