Premier League: Brentford vs Manchester United Live
Preview: Brentford vs Manchester United
On Saturday night at 8:00pm, the Brentford vs Manchester United Premier League match will take place at the Gtech Community Stadium, where struggling the bees will face top-four contenders Man United. The bees recently suffered a 2-1 defeat to relegation rivals Burnley, while Manchester United secured a victory in an exciting FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool before the international break.
During the international break, Brentford had the opportunity to reassess their situation following a disappointing six-game winless streak, with one draw and five losses, that had placed them in a precarious position in the Premier League relegation battle. Their recent 2-1 loss to Burnley had increased the pressure on manager Thomas Frank, who is now focused on widening the five-point gap above the relegation zone. Improving upon their poor record of just one win in their last six home league matches, with one draw and four losses would be beneficial to their survival hopes.
Before the international break, United won a thrilling seven-goal FA Cup match against rivals Liverpool. The team will aim to maintain this momentum in their quest for a spot in the UEFA Champions League next season, but they are aware that they have little room for error due to a season marked by inconsistency. Despite scoring in 14 consecutive games, Man United have the lowest goal tally among the top 13 teams in the Premier League, with 39 goals.
Head-to-head
The bees won their previous home game against Man United by four goals to nil at the Gtech Community Stadium. However, it’s worth noting that this win was their only triumph in the last ten encounters between the two teams, with one draw and eight losses in the remaining matches.
Prediction
Despite facing a challenging situation, Brentford rarely struggle to perform well at their home stadium. With a healthy attacking lineup including Mbeumo, Ivan Toney, and Yoane Wissa, they are expected to put pressure on a Man United defense that is dealing with injuries. However, Brentford’s coach Frank is dealing with limited defensive options as well. It is likely that Ten Hag’s team will continue their winning streak with a one-goal victory, as most of their Premier League wins in the 2023-24 season have been by a narrow margin.
