- The Brentford vs Manchester United clash will be played on Saturday at 11 PM.
- Manchester United are in sixth place on 47 points.
- Brentford are 15th on 26 points.
13 days since that memorable FA Cup quarter-final victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester United travel to Brentford on Saturday night for their first Premier League encounter after the international break.
With pressure on their backs to prove that the win against Liverpool was not just a flash in the pan, Erik Ten Hag boys travel South for their daunting task against the Bees.
The match against the struggling Brentford side is part of their remaining 10 games which they are keen to focus on in a bid to secure a crucial Champions League spot.
Before that momentous win against Liverpool, the Ten Hag-coached side had claimed another Merseyside scalp by beating Everton 2-0 in a match that saw highly criticized United captain Bruno Fernandes and forward Marcus Rashford converting penalties to grab the three points.
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Despite the back-to-back wins, Erik Ten Hag travels to Brentford a worried man bearing in mind that he has a daunting task at hand as Manchester United who are sixth-placed with 47 points sit nine points adrift of Aston Villa in fourth.
His worry has been worsened by the injury crisis at Carrington with Lisandro Martínez, Anthony Martial, Tyrell Malacia, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw all out. However, Casemiro, Jonny Evans and backup goalkeeper Altay Bayindir could be fit enough for Saturday’s kick-off in the capital.
On the other side, Brentford face Manchester United reeling from a 2-1 loss to relegation rivals Burnley before the international break.
The result saw Brentford slump to a fifth defeat from five games as they remained in 15th place, just five points clear of the relegation places.
However, Frank’s men are keen to turn their season around when they host the Red Devils at Gtech Community Stadium. Click this link to place your bet on the game and remember you can get up to 1000% SportPesa bonus on your multi bet of up to 50 games.
Brentford vs Manchester United kick-off time and venue
The game will be played on Saturday 30 March 2024 at the Brentford Community Stadium.
The match will kick off at 11 PM Kenyan time.
Brentford vs Manchester United Team News
Manchester United FA Cup hero Amad Diallo will not be available for selection due to the second yellow card he picked up after scoring the extra-time winner against Liverpool.
The left-back department is still in crisis following Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia’s injury. Anthony Martial is also still sidelined.
Harry Maguire’s inclusion to the team is still in doubt after his international break was cut after suffering a knock in England’s defeat to Brazil.
Argentinian defender and World Cup winner Lisandro Martinez, popularly referred to as the Butcher, is working towards a return following two months out with a knee issue.
Rasmus Hojlund, Mason Mount and Aaron Wan-Bissaka made comebacks before the hiatus, but Altay Bayindir, Casemiro and Jonny Evans all missed United’s most recent fixture due to injury.
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The struggling Brentford side are also feeling the pinch of injuries. Defenders Rico Henry and Ben Mee have been ruled out for the rest of the campaign as has midfielder Josh Dasilva. Aaron Hickey and Kevin Schade are also long-term absentees.
United former loanee Reguilon will miss the clash due to suspension. However, Frank is positive that captain Christian Norgaard and Ethan Pinnock will help his side deliver against the Red Devils.
Bryan Mbeumo is also bidding for a first start since December, having returned from a four-month lay-off as a substitute at Burnley a fortnight ago.
Ivan Toney who scored his England’s goal will also be a man to watch for the Saturday late kick-off
Possible starting lineups
Brentford: Flekken; Zanka, Collins, Ajer; Roerslev, Janelt, Onyeka, Jensen, Lewis-Potter; Mbeumo, Toney
Man United: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Varane, Dalot; Mainoo, McTominay; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
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Brentford vs Manchester United Head-to-Head
United’s seven league visits to Brentford have produced a total of 30 goals.
It was United’s fourth win from five meetings with Brentford in the Premier League era and the first of those came at the Bees’ ground in January 2022, as Anthony Elanga, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood scored in a 3-1 success when Ralf Rangnick was interim boss.
In last season’s visit, Frank’s side won 4-0 in Ten Hag’s first away game in charge, with the Bees finding the net four times inside the opening 35 minutes to secure a first league victory over United since 1938.
However, Ten Hag will be keen to avoid a shameful visit when he travels to Gtech Community Stadium.
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Brentford vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester United are favourites going into the weekend following their recent form. After two consecutive wins against Everton and Liverpool, Ten Hag men are confident of producing a promising performance at Gtech Community Stadium.
But a win would take work as Brentford is keen to avoid falling into the relegation battle. Boasted by the full return of Mbeumo, Ivan Toney and Wissa, the Bees will also be looking to sting the Red Devils.
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