Manchester United are within touching distance of returning to the Champions League after beating Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford.Michael Carrick benefitted from clinical finishing in the first half and wastefulness from the visitors to secure three points despite a nervy ending courtesy of a Mathias Jensen stunner.
The result means United are just two points away from guaranteeing their return to Europe’s elite competition next season as their interim boss nears his target when brought into the club in January.
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Harry Maguire returned to the starting XI for Manchester United, partnering Ayden Heaven in the heart of defence
Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro returned to the bench, but Matheus Cunha missed out with a hip flexor injury
Brentford remained unchanged from the team who drew 0-0 with Fulham
A fast start to proceedings had United fans scratching their heads as to how they weren’t in front inside the opening two minutes. Kobbie Mainoo’s incredible solo run teed up Amad Diallo from close range, but the Ivorian’s effort was cleared off the line by Sepp van den Berg.
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Amad failed to convert after sublime Kobbie Mainoo run
The hosts didn’t have to wait long to take the lead though. Some uncharacteristically poor set-piece defending from Brentford saw Casemiro head home yet again at the back post to continue his fairy tale ending at Old Trafford.
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Casemiro headed home for Man Utd against Brentford
Casemiro standing out at both ends
With 11 tackles, Casemiro broke the season record for the most in a Premier League game this season.
The Bees responded in positive fashion and could have easily scored a handful of goals if not for a combination of Ayden Heaven, Senne Lammens and Igor Thiago’s finishing costing them.
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2026-04-27 22:00:00
