Following their win against Chelsea FC in the last game, Manchester United are eager to build on this momentum in the league. The Red Devils are not in a comfort zone as they stand in 11th with two wins, two defeats, and a draw out of their first five league matches. However, the win against Chelsea has given them great relief, although they have another big test when Brentford FC welcomes the Red Devils on Saturday.
Brentford were a giant killer last season, winning some crucial games against big names. But they failed to make a good start this season as they won only one of their first five league games and suffered three defeats. Let’s see whether they can upset Manchester United at Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
Stats & Facts
- Manchester United have lost two of their last three away games against Brentford in the league.
- Brentford defeated Man United back in May. A defeat would see Man United lose two consecutive matches against the Bees for the third time.
- Manchester United have lost 15 of their last 24 league games in London. Beforehand, the Red Devils had a 13-game unbeaten streak in London between 2020 and 2022.
- Manchester United have failed to win any of their last 7 away games in the Premier League, while losing five of them.
- Both Man United and Brentford scored only 6 goals respectively in their first five league matches.
Team News
Gustavo Nunes and Paris Maghoma have returned to training after their hamstring injury, but it is still uncertain whether they can play against Manchester United. Former Liverpool man Jordan Henderson has been a key player for Brentford this season and is likely to link up with Yehor Yarmolyuk when they welcome Man United.
As for the Red Devils, Casemiro was sent off during the match against Chelsea, which makes him ineligible to play against Brentford. Long-term absentee Lisandro Martinez is making progress, but remains too far to get back in the team. Meanwhile, Diego Dalot will be assessed ahead of the kick-off, but Noussair Mazraoui was too good against Chelsea, and he is likely to continue.
Possible Lineup for Brentford:
Kelleher; Van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock; Kayode, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Lewis-Potter; Damsgaard; Schade, Thiago
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Sesko
Prediction: Brentford 1-2 Man United
Brentford have a good record against Manchester United, but they are not having a good time this season after suffering three defeats in five matches. Meanwhile, Man United are also inconsistent, but the win against Chelsea will give them a huge boost against Brentford and make them the favorite at Gtech Community Stadium.
Betfair Odds
Brentford: 3.41
Draw: 3.75
Man United: 2.02
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