Manchester United

Man United play Brentford in the Premier League today and we'll bring you live updates from the match in our dedicated blog.

United fans in the far corner doing their best to drown out ‘Hey Jude’, but it’s an impressive atmosphere as the teams come out. It’s worked so far, but you feel Toney and Brentford feel that is a match-up tat could work for them. It is such an open game United cannot react weakly to the setback. Brentford are getting a lot of space to play in just in front of the United defence and a lot of that stems from the fact Eriksen is the holding midfielder. United are trying to execute things Ajax mastered but this is not the Eredivisie. This is becoming another Brighton. United are looking uneasy in every phase of play, whether it is from open or a set-play. The players have been awful, again, but the midfield just can’t cope. This is unacceptable and unforgivable. 0 #Ad: Get a £30 FREE BET from if your first acca loses! Those goals condemned United to trail by four by the time they sheepishly left the pitch for the break. United conceded within 10 minutes after an absolute howler from De Gea and that set the tone or lack of.

Frenkie De Jong has admitted that he could leave Barcelona to join Manchester United this summer, according to a report.

Allegedly, in recent hours he has become more open to change. There also remains the issue of De Jong's deferred wages that he is still owed because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Frenkie De Jong has admitted that he could leave Barcelona to join Manchester United this summer, according to a report.

Manchester United have spent over 10 weeks pushing to sign Frenkie de Jong but they might finally be about to make a breakthrough.

Manchester United have spent over 10 weeks pushing to sign Frenkie de Jong but they might finally be about to make a breakthrough. It was reported by many outlets – up until now – now that De Jong preferred a move to Chelsea. Time will tell if that was a mere smokescreen because Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel didn’t mention a midfielder when he said he was looking for additions in defence and attack on Friday. De Jong tells Barcelona dressing room he is open to Manchester United transfer

Manchester United are reportedly confident of signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong by the end of the week. According to Spanish journalist Luis ...

Erik ten Hag has identified De Jong as his priority target this window and is ready to meet face-to-face with the player to finalise the transfer. Manchester United are reportedly confident of signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong by the end of the week. United have been in constant contact with the 25 year old, and the report claims that the club wouldn’t do that unless it has some assurance that the player will accept the move.

Manchester United take on Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday evening and Cristiano Ronaldo starts. After losing the opening game of the season 2-1 ...

United beat Brentford 3-1 at the Community Stadium in January earlier this year. Manchester United take on Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday evening and Cristiano Ronaldo starts. Ronaldo had a full week of training and he’s now at full fitness, as far as the manager is concerned.

Against Brighton and Hove Albion last weekend, Erik ten Hag bemoaned his team's inability to deal with second balls when faced with a surprisingly more “long ...

However Manchester United will need to up their game in the build-up phase to get those talents on the ball in dangerous situations. McTominay may be better equipped to deal with the aerial nature of Brentford’s game however, and Fred’s energy will need to remain high chase down second balls as the pair look to improve upon their dismal showing last week. Regardless of their defensive orientation, Brentford will look to take advantage of Fred and Scott McTominay’s sluggishness in transition by pressing them in their own half, although the same could be said of any of United’s opponents this season.

First Half ends, Brentford 4, Manchester United 0. Corner, Brentford. Conceded by Bruno Fernandes. Foul by Luke Shaw (Manchester United). Bryan Mbeum.

Marcus Rashford (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Tyrell Malacia (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Goal! Brentford 2, Manchester United 0. Goal! Brentford 4, Manchester United 0. Attempt blocked. Attempt blocked. You have to win the fight, you have to earn the right to play, all those things I was told as a young player. Attempt blocked. Attempt blocked. Attempt blocked. Attempt blocked.

Manchester United look set to finally prioritise a right back this window, with Josip Juranovic a likely target. That is according to Jonathan Shrager, ...

But it would be comforting to know that a player of Juranovic’s profile features highly in United’s considerations. Max Aarons and Kyle Walker-Peters are amongst some other players believed to be included on that list Josip Juranovic features quite prominently on the shortlist of potential right backs who Manchester United may pursue in the event that Aaron Wan-Bissaka goes on loan this month. But he has taken to the Scottish Premier League like a duck to water, even featuring in the SPL Team of the Year as Celtic did a league and cup double. “Josip Juranovic features quite prominently on the shortlist of potential right backs who Manchester United may pursue in the event that Aaron Wan-Bissaka goes on loan this month. If the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka taught United fans anything it’s that having a big shortlist of players is no guarantee for success.

Sport say that the Dutch midfielder has admitted to the dressing room that he could move to Manchester United this summer. It is thought that only his ok stands ...

On the other hand, it is not hard to imagine that de Jong’s frustration with Barcelona might have changed matters. The club have supposedly threatened de Jong with legal action over his contract and asked him to take a wage cut should he not leave, as well as mounting public pressure on de Jong. It is thought that only his ok stands between a move happening, as both clubs are happy to do a deal.

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 start to the season became even more humiliating in Saturday's match against Brentford, as the Red Devils fell behind 4-0 in just 35 ...

Anniversary.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) #PL30 pic.twitter.com/Z2GBJOLbnV August 13, 2022 Then, Mathias Jensen managed to double his side's lead eight minutes later. New manager Erik ten Hag had already lost the first match of his tenure last weekend, and any optimism from the pre-season is now a distant memory.