Brentford vs Man United

Follow the latest as Brentford and Manchester United target their first Premier League wins of the 2022/23 season.

- - - - Cristiano Ronaldo is engaged in a much-publicised stand-off with United as he targets a move to a Champions League side. 1 hr 40 mins to KO: There was a lot to unpack from United's 2-1 defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford last weekend, and not too much of it was very pleasant for the hosts. Anthony Martial is sidelined and the manager again insisted on Friday that Ronaldo is part of his plans. Brentford boss Thomas Frank has made two changes to the side that game from 2-0 down to claim a draw at Leciester on the opening weekend. Fred will be the lone midfield pivot behind Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes, with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho flanking Ronaldo in attack. 30 mins to KO: Rashford was horribly out of sorts last weekend and retains his place despite links with Paris Saint-Germain this week. 15 mins to KO: Frank has just confirmed on Sky Sports that Brentford will operate with a back three. Maguire and Martinez fan wide and Eriksen drops in for the pass from De Gea. The only problem is Jensen has stayed on his tail all the way, nicks the ball and slots home.

Manchester United suffered a 4-0 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, the Reds' second loss of the new Premier League season.

Christian Eriksen tried an audacious finish at the other end moments later, after smart work from Malacia and Anthony Elanga down United’s left. Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen both capitalised on defensive mistakes to put the hosts 2-0 up after 20 minutes. Christian Eriksen tried an audacious finish at the other end moments later, after smart work from Malacia and Anthony Elanga down United’s left. Josh Dasilva and Mathias Jensen both capitalised on defensive mistakes to put the hosts 2-0 up after 20 minutes. United found more control in possession and created a couple of chances for Ronaldo, who clocked up 90 minutes as he continues to work his way towards full match fitness. He tested David Raya with a dipping shot from 30 yards before things started to go wrong for the Reds.

Manchester United's insipid 1st half will not help any of its players, while the Bees will love their player ratings from a rollicking day at Brentford.

Mathias Jensen (On 73′): 9 — The total package. Once the midfield game was lost and Fred withdrawn, there was even less help. Diogo Dalot: 4 — Gave away the ball quite a bit. Clearly a Ten Hag favorite. Ten Hag set up his team to possess and play with style. Frank Onyeka (On 80′): N/A Shandon Baptiste (On 73′): N/A Yoane Wissa (On 73′): N/A 3. It’s a problem of mentality more than talent: Take almost any player out of this Manchester United and present a Premier League manager the chance to find a starting use for them in their system. Any could be labeled as Man of the Match behind the buzzing five midfielders and forwards, and David Raya had command of his box. 1. Appropriate jerseys for “under construction” Man United: Brentford was very good — We’ll get to that in a moment — but it’s fitting that United was wearing a sort of construction worker/cautionary bright yellow-green because there’s simply no question the Red Devils are nowhere near where they’ll be once Erik ten Hag’s system has taken root with the proper pieces. Mathias Jensen will get plaudits for his advantageous work and Ivan Toney had two assists, but Ben Mee and the “back five” were marvelous.

Josh Dasilva (10') · Mathias Jensen (18') · Ben Mee (30') · Bryan Mbeumo (35').

Former Ajax boss Ten Hag becomes the first United manager in over 100 years to lose his first two matches. Ten Hag's side managed to stop the flow of conceded goals in the second half, but failed to convert their chances which would have restored some pride. "It was a horrible day," De Gea said.