BREAKING: Erik ten Hag did not return in 2nd half as Ruud van Nistelrooy takes charge of the remaining match Manchester United 0:2 Brentford
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LIVE: Manchester United vs Brentford – English Premier League
By Kevin Hand and Manasi Pathak
Published On 19 Oct 2024
19 Oct 2024
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Manchester United entertain Brentford in Matchweek 8 of the English Premier League season.
The match at Old Trafford, Manchester, United Kingdom, kicks off at 3pm (14:00 GMT).
United have won just one of their past six Premier League fixtures with pressure growing on manager Erik ten Hag.
The Bees have lost all three away games in the league this season and have lost all of their last five trips to Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur entertain London rivals West Ham United in the first game of the day, while title-contenders Arsenal travel to Bournemouth in their final game of the day.
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2m ago (15:08 GMT)
Second half resumes
The teams are back for the second period, with the hosts trailing by a goal, thanks to Pinnock’s header in the fifth minute of added time in the first half.
De Ligt, who was at the center of controversy, has his head injury stitched up.
46 mins: Manchester United 0-1 Brentford
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8m ago (15:03 GMT)
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8m ago (15:03 GMT)
Half-time scores in the Premier League
Fulham 1-1 Aston Villa
Manchester United 0-1 Brentford
Newcastle United 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion
Southampton 2-0 Leicester City
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16m ago (14:55 GMT)
Half time: Manchester United 0-1 Brentford
Boos ring around Old Trafford as United’s players walk off the field at the break, trailing 1-0 to Brentford.
A header from Pinnock late in added time keeps the visitors in the lead.
United had a slow start to the game, but grew into it soon, registering three out of their 10 shots on target.
But poor defence during a set-piece just before the break cost them, as the Reds are a goal down yet again at half-time.
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18m ago (14:53 GMT)
GOAL! Pinnock sends Brentford 1-0 up
The Bees are buzzing!
Pinnock heads home an in-swinging corner-kick from Damsgaard, as Brentford take a 1-0 lead just before the half-time whistle. United goalkeeper Onana is left without answers there.
United players and the manager are complaining to the referee they were a man down, as De Ligt was asked to leave the field to receive proper treatment for his bleeding head.
45+5 mins: Manchester United 0-1 Brentford
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 19: Ethan Pinnock of Brentford scores his team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Brentford FC at Old Trafford on October 19, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Ethan Pinnock of Brentford scores his team’s first goal of the game [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]
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24m ago (14:47 GMT)
De Ligt’s head is bleeding
Oh no! De Ligt’s head is bleeding profusely. The United defender jogs to the sidelines to receive medical attention.
Earlier in the game, the Dutchman hurt the top of his head during his clumsy challenge on Schade, hitting his head on the striker’s knee.
45+1 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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25m ago (14:46 GMT)
Four minutes added
Can United find the net before the half-time whistle?
They have been dangerous in attack in the last 10 minutes, coming close on a couple of occasions.
45 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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28m ago (14:43 GMT)
Flekken saves Garnacho’s effort
Another quick move from United ends with Hojlund finding Garnacho on the left wing. Garnacho shoots from the edge of the box, the shot takes a deflection before Flekken dives to his right side to parry it away.
Exciting few minutes for the hosts!
40 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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30m ago (14:41 GMT)
Hojlund shoots wide!
The United striker, left unmarked, is found centrally by Garnacho.
He makes a run and shoots from outside the box, sending the shot wide of the far post.
39 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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33m ago (14:38 GMT)
Chance for United!
A quick counterattack from United sees Rashford fire a cross from the right side for Garnacho on the other side.
Garnacho surges ahead and shoots but can’t find the net from a slightly tight angle! It goes wide.
37 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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35m ago (14:36 GMT)
Eriksen’s poor effort
Eriksen is released in the box with a near-perfect through ball, but he shoots wide in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper! He has his hands on his head, he can’t believe he missed the target from that range.
But, to his relief, the referee blows the whistle as there was a foul in the build-up to his attempt.
34 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen takes a shot at goal [Dave Thompson/AP]
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38m ago (14:33 GMT)
Norgaard’s shot is saved!
Brentford attacker Mbeumo finds midfielder Norgaard just outside the box on the left side of the pitch.
Norgaard pulls off a curling effort, which is parried away by Onana who dives to his right side.
31 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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44m ago (14:27 GMT)
Garnacho’s shot is saved
A patient build-up from United ends with Garnacho testing Flekken with his left-footed shot from the penalty area. The Brentford keeper dives to his right to clear it away for a corner.
25 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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48m ago (14:23 GMT)
Flekken clears the ball off the line!
Brentford keeper Flekken fumbles an easy collection from an in-swinging corner as he drops the ball after pressure from Hojlund in front of the goal.
However, he regroups quickly, tipping the ball away from the goal line.
21 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Mark Flekken of Brentford makes a save against Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United [Michael Regan/Getty Images]
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50m ago (14:21 GMT)
Corner to United
After United fail to make much from a corner kick, Evans wins the ball in defence and finds Rashford on the left wing.
Rashford charges into the penalty area and crosses, forcing a block from a Brentford player.
20 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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51m ago (14:19 GMT)
United struggling with possession
The hosts have only 35 percent possession so far and have yet to register a shot.
Brentford, on the other hand, have had two shots so far.
19 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Manchester United’s head coach Erik ten Hag issues instructions to his side [Dave Thompson/AP]
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54m ago (14:17 GMT)
De Ligt back in defence
Although United substitute Lindelof was warming up on the sidelines, de Ligt is deemed fit to continue. He has a tape on the top of his head.
16 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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56m ago (14:15 GMT)
De Ligt’s head is bleeding
De Ligt has hurt the top of his head. There’s a lot of blood there as he receives medical treatment on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Lewis-Potter takes the free kick, centrally and about 23 metres (25 yards) out, but his shot fails to clear the United wall.
15 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United receives medical treatment [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]
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59m ago (14:12 GMT)
De Ligt hurts his head
A clash occurs between United’s de Ligt and Brentford striker Schade. Both players are down.
De Ligt was trying to head away the ball as Schade charged into the United box, but the Dutchman hit his head on Schade’s knee. A free kick is awarded to Brentford for de Ligt’s clumsy challenge.
11 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Kevin Schade of Brentford and Matthijs de Ligt of Manchester United [Gareth Copley/Getty Images]
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1h ago (14:10 GMT)
Brentford push forward
Brentford’s Ajer regains possession on the left side of defence and drives all the way forward to the midfield. The defender then tries to pass the ball, but United’s winger Garnacho blocks.
9 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Brentford’s Keane Lewis-Potter in action with Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen [Jason Cairnduff/Reuters]
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1h ago (14:08 GMT)
Mbeumo shoots wide
Brentford defender Collins plays a diagonal ball for Mbeumo on the right wing, as the visitors break forward.
Mbeumo controls the ball well, cuts inside and shoots, sending the ball over the net.
6 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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1h ago (14:04 GMT)
Chance for Brentford!
Brentford’s Janelt sends a sublime cross from the left wing for striker Schade in front of the goal but he fails to make the connection.
What a missed opportunity for the visitors to take an early lead!
3 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
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1h ago (14:03 GMT)
United get the ball rolling
Martinez, playing at left-back, finds Fernandes on the left side as United get the ball rolling.
The United captain sprints and fires a cross into the box but the Brentford keeper bends low to collect it.
2 mins: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Brentford’s Sepp van den Berg, left, tries to block a shot from Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes [Dave Thompson/AP]
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1h ago (14:00 GMT)
KICKOFF!
The referee has blown the whistle. The match is under way at Old Trafford!
1 min: Manchester United 0-0 Brentford
Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United and teammates huddle up ahead of the Premier League match against Brentford [Michael Regan/Getty Images]
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1h ago (13:58 GMT)
POLL RESULT: Who you think will win – Manchester United or Brentford
It was tight but you think the home side will come out on top:
Manchester United – 51.6%
Brentford – 48.4%
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