After a dominating win in the first leg semifinal of the UEFA Europa League, Manchester United are back in action in the English Premier League. They will play away from home on Sunday against Brentford FC, who just defeated Champions League chaser Nottingham Forest last week.
This season in the league has been a total disaster for the Red Devils as they stand in 15 with only 39 points after 10 wins and 15 defeats! But Manchester United have been brilliant in the Europa League, and they are the only unbeaten side in European competitions this season. Since the Red Devils won the first leg of the semifinal with a 3-0 margin, it is very likely that they will secure the Europa League final. But can Manchester United get back on the winning track in the English Premier League on Sunday against Brentford? Let’s have a look at some key stats between Manchester United and Brentford:
Stats & Facts
- Despite the poor form, Manchester United have lost only one of their last 12 meetings with Brentford in the EPL.
- Man United have won only three of their previous 21 away meetings with London side clubs while losing 13!
- Brentford have won their last two successive matches in the league while Manchester United are winless in each of their last five Premier League games, including three defeats.
- A result without a win would see Man United going six consecutive matches without a win for the first time since 2015.
- Since March 16, Man United have been winless in the league.
Team News
There is nothing to get from the league this season for Manchester United. But the Red Devils have a very good chance to win the Europa League. Therefore, manager Ruben Amorim will surely give more importance to the Europa League right now and rotate his squad to give some key players a rest.
Coach Ruben Amorim has already confirmed that Noussair Mazroui will not play against Brentford. So Luke Shaw, who has returned from injury, will start against the Bees. Harry Maguire, Casemiro, and Bruno Fernandes will likely have a rest on Sunday. As a result, Mason Mount, Eriksen, and Matthjis de Ligt are the favorites to start against Brentford.
As for the Bees, Aaron Hickey and Igor Thiago have recovered after a lengthy injury and are ready to play tomorrow. But Vitaly Janelt will miss the rest of the season due to his injury.
Possible Lineup for Brentford:
Flekken; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Henry; Norgaard, Yarmolyuk; Mbeumo, Damsgaard, Schade; Wissa
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Onana; Fredricson, De Ligt, Shaw; Kamason, Ugarte, Eriksen, Amad; Mainoo, Mount; Obi
Prediction: Brentford 2-2 Man United
Brentford, as the home side, will likely to play aggressively from the start. They have the momentum of back-to-back wins in the league. But Man United are desperate to get back on the winning track in the league. Although many young players will play against Brentford, we expect Manchester United to secure a point at Gtech Community Stadium against Brentford.
Betfair Odds
Brentford: 1.69
Draw: 4.16
Man United: 4.56
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