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Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
Casemiro has scored three goals in his past three Premier League matches at Old Trafford.
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Casemiro gives Man Utd early lead over Brentford in Premier League
Victory will edge Michael Carrick's side closer to Champions League qualification
Bees have European aspirations of their own and will go sixth with win
Keith Andrew's side have drawn past five league games
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Man Utd 1-0 Brentford
Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender on Sky SportsThe nearer he gets to the end, the better Casemiro gets at the chapter of his Man United career.
Michael Carrick will be delighted with the first 11 minutes.
GOAL - Man Utd 1-0 Brentfordpublished at 20:11 BST
Casemiro (11 mins)
Only 11 minutes played, but it had been coming!
Bruno Fernandes whips in a deep corner and Harry Maguire heads it across goal to the back post, where all Casemiro has to do is nod in.
A lightning fast start by Manchester United.
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Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Bruno Fernandes threads a lovely through ball for Bryan Mbuemo to run onto, but the former Brentford man finds himself at too tight an angle and he can't squeeze past Caoimhín Kelleher.
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Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender on Sky SportsWhat a pass from Bruno. In a game of sideways and backwards passes you need someone like that who stands out and is ultra positive.
GREAT SAVE!published at 8 mins
Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
I don't think Caoimhin Kelleher knew too much about that but he reacts quick enough to palm away a bullet header from Harry Maguire.
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Man Utd v Brentford (20:00 BST)
It’ll be tough given our run in, but Andrews has done excellent with the players. Thiago pushing Haaland close and competing with other teams that have greater budgets for Europe. Our squad depth means we’ve overachieved this season but proud nonetheless.
Maxwell Kampala
YELLOW CARDpublished at 5 mins
Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
A very early booking for Luke Shaw after he pulls back Kevin Schade as Brentford were breaking forwards.
He can't really complain about that one.
Kobbie Mainoo and Ruben Amorimpublished at 20:05 BST
Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at Old TraffordIt is not linear, Ruben Amorim's system is different and arguably he made the logical call.
But seeing Kobbie Mainoo do what he did just then is just a reminder he didn't play for half a season, wanted to join Napoli in August and would possibly have left in January had Amorim not been sacked.
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Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Manchester United have made a really positive start but another attack comes to an end when Luke Shaw leans back and skies over the crossbar.
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Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Gary Neville
Former Manchester United defender on Sky SportsYou have to finish that for Mainoo, more than for yourself.
He's not the quickest Kobbie, but he glides forward with the ball beautifully. This is really really special. What a run.
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Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Kobbie Mainoo looks furious. He goes past one Brentford defender, then another and another before laying the ball off for Amad Diallo.
He takes the strike first time, but Sepp van den Berg gets back to make a goalline clearance.
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Man Utd 0-0 Brentford
Manchester United were on the attack there but it all fizzles out as Diogo Dalot sends a simple pass straight out of play.
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Really worried UTD will be exposed at the back tonight. Brentford have been solid against better opposition this season.
Daniel, Aberdeen
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Away we go at Old Trafford...
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Man Utd v Brentford (20:00 BST)
Here's a last-minute reminder of tonight's line-ups...
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Man Utd v Brentford (20:00 BST)
Simon Stone
BBC Sport Chief Football News Reporter at Old TraffordI am not sure when flags became a thing again but there are plenty of them on the Stretford End tonight.
Michael Carrick has applauded the Manchester United supporters on his way down the touchline.
The TV camera have picked Bryan Mbeumo out as he faces his former club.
This is an important game.
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The teams have emerged from the tunnel at Old Trafford and we're nearly ready to go...
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Man Utd v Brentford (20:00 GMT)
And these are the teams, along with Manchester United tonight, that stand in Brentford's way as they chase European football...
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Man Utd v Brentford (20:00 GMT)
Here's what Manchester United's schedule looks like after tonight's game against Brentford...
Four games that could prove decisive to Michael Carrick's future.
Premier League Scores & Fixtures
Premier League Table
On Monday 27th April
Skip to table keyMatch Participants:
- Manchester United, Position 3, Points 61
- Brentford, Position 9, Points 48
| Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points | Form, Last 6 games, Oldest first |
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| 34 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 64 | 26 | 38 | 73 |
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| 33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 66 | 29 | 37 | 70 |
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| 34 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 59 | 45 | 14 | 61 |
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| 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 57 | 44 | 13 | 58 |
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| 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 47 | 42 | 5 | 58 |
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| 34 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 48 | 39 | 9 | 50 |
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| 34 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 52 | 52 | 0 | 49 |
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| 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 53 | 45 | 8 | 48 |
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| 34 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 48 | 45 | 3 | 48 |
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| 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 44 | 46 | -2 | 48 |
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| 34 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 47 |
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| 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 45 | -9 | 46 |
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| 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 36 | 39 | -3 | 43 |
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| 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 46 | 50 | -4 | 42 |
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| 34 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 51 | -7 | 40 |
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| 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 41 | 45 | -4 | 39 |
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| 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 42 | 58 | -16 | 36 |
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| 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 43 | 53 | -10 | 34 |
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| 34 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 34 | 68 | -34 | 20 |
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| 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 62 | -38 | 17 |
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Key
- Position 1, 2, 3, 4, 5: UEFA Champions League
- Position 6: UEFA Europa League
- Position 18, 19, 20: Relegation
Team Lineups
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home team,Manchester United
Manager:Michael Carrick
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
home team,Manchester United
away team,Brentford
Manager:Keith Andrews
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
away team,Brentford
home team,Manchester United
Manager:Michael Carrick
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
away team,Brentford
Manager:Keith Andrews
Formation:4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Pitch Formation
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match Officials
- Referee:
- Chris Kavanagh
- Video Assistant Referee:
- James Bell
- Assistant Referee 1:
- Dan Cook
- Assistant Referee 2:
- Ian Hussin
- Fourth Official:
- Thomas Bramall
- Assistant VAR Official:
- Marc Perry
Match momentum
Manchester United
Brentford
High chance of scoring
Medium chance of scoring
Low chance of scoring
Dominant period
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
Match momentum measures the swing of the match by comparing each team’s threat to see who is more likely to score within that minute. The momentum value is the difference between each team’s most dangerous moment, or team threat, in that minute.
| Minute | Team with most threat |
|---|---|
Kick off 1' | Manchester United |
2' | Manchester United |
3' | Manchester United |
4' | Manchester United |
5' | Manchester United |
6' | Manchester United |
7' | Manchester United |
8' | Manchester United |
9' | Manchester United |
10' | Manchester United |
11' | Manchester UnitedGoal |
12' | Manchester United |
13' | Manchester United |
14' | Manchester United |
15' | Manchester United |
Match Stats
Key, Man Utd v BrentfordBasic Stats
Overall possession
Manchester United 51.8%Brentford 48.2%
xG
Manchester United 0.5812Brentford 0Shots
Manchester United 4Brentford 0Shots on target
Manchester United 3Brentford 0Total touches inside the opposition box
Manchester United 10Brentford 2Goalkeeper saves
Manchester United 0Brentford 1Aerial duels won
Manchester United 4Brentford 0Fouls committed
Manchester United 1Brentford 0Corners
Manchester United 5Brentford 1Distance coveredManchester United 17.36 (Km)Brentford 16.36 (Km)
WalkingManchester United 29.34 %Brentford 28.44 %
JoggingManchester United 62.89 %Brentford 61.01 %
SprintingManchester United 7.76 %Brentford 10.56 %
In-depth match stats
Attack
Shots
Manchester United 4Brentford 0Shots on target
Manchester United 3Brentford 0Shots off target
Manchester United 1Brentford 0Attempts out of box
Manchester United 1Brentford 0Expected
xG
Manchester United 0.5812Brentford 0xG from open play
Manchester United 0.3886Brentford 0xG from set play
Manchester United 0.1926Brentford 0xA
Manchester United 0.72997Brentford 0.0212928Distribution
Total passes
Manchester United 64Brentford 64Pass accuracy %
Manchester United 87.5Brentford 89.1Backward passes
Manchester United 9Brentford 17Forward passes
Manchester United 17Brentford 17Total long balls
Manchester United 7Brentford 6Successful final third passes
Manchester United 18Brentford 14Total crosses
Manchester United 8Brentford 4Defence
Total tackles
Manchester United 2Brentford 2Won tackle %
Manchester United 50Brentford 50Fouls committed
Manchester United 1Brentford 0Total yellow cards
Manchester United 1Brentford 0Total clearances
Manchester United 2Brentford 9Clearances off the line
Manchester United 0Brentford 1Season so far
Premier League
Key, Man Utd v Brentford
League position, Manchester United 3rd, Brentford 9thTotal points, Manchester United 61, Brentford 48
Goals scored
Manchester United 58Brentford 48Form guide
All competitions
Manchester United won
v Chelsea
0
1
Premier League
Brentford draw
v Fulham
0
0
Premier League
Manchester United lose
v Leeds United
1
2
Premier League
Brentford draw
v Everton
2
2
Premier League
Manchester United draw
v AFC Bournemouth
2
2
Premier League
Brentford draw
v Leeds United
0
0
Premier League
Manchester United won
v Aston Villa
3
1
Premier League
Brentford draw
v Wolverhampton Wanderers
2
2
Premier League
Manchester United lose
v Newcastle United
2
1
Premier League
Brentford draw
v West Ham United
2
2
FA Cup
Previous meetings
All competitions
Manchester United and BrentfordManchester United Won 8Brentford Won 5
Played16
Draw 3
Previous scores
All competitions
Premier League
Brentford 3 , Manchester United 1 on the 27th of September 2025
Brentford
Manchester United
27th of September 2025
Brentford 4 , Manchester United 3 on the 4th of May 2025
Brentford
Manchester United
4th of May 2025
Manchester United 2 , Brentford 1 on the 19th of October 2024
Manchester United
Brentford
19th of October 2024
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Match Facts
Manchester United have lost their last two league games against Brentford, more than they had in their previous 11 (W8 D2 L1).
Brentford are looking to complete the league double over Manchester United for just the second time, previously doing so in the 1936-37 top-flight campaign that saw the Red Devils relegated.
This is Manchester United’s sixth Premier League game played on a Monday this season. It’s their most in a single campaign since 1995-96 (also 6), while they last played more in 1992-93 (7).
Since losing 1-0 to Everton in November, Manchester United have scored in 21 consecutive Premier League matches. It’s their longest scoring run since Alex Ferguson retired – they last scored in that many in a row between November 2012 and April 2013 (23).
Brentford have drawn their last five Premier League matches. The last team to have a longer run of draws in the division were Manchester City in October/November 2009 (7).
Manchester United lost 2-1 to Leeds United in their last home Premier league match, but they haven’t suffered consecutive home league defeats since May 2025.
Since losing 2-0 to Brighton and Hove Albion in February, Brentford haven’t trailed for a single minute in the Premier League across six matches. They last went seven in a row without falling behind between November and February in the 2022-23 season.
Manchester United faced 17 more shots than they had themselves in their 1-0 win over Chelsea (4 shots, 21 faced), their biggest shot deficit in a Premier League game since April 2024 against Liverpool (19). It was their biggest in a win since December 2017 against Arsenal (25 – 8 shots, 33 faced).
Bruno Fernandes has 18 Premier League assists this season for Man Utd, with only three players ever creating more goals in a single season: Thierry Henry in 2002-03 for Arsenal (20), Kevin De Bruyne in 2019-20 for Man City (20), and Mesut Özil in 2015-16 for Arsenal (19).
Caoimhín Kelleher has kept nine Premier League clean sheets for Brentford this season. The last Republic of Ireland goalkeeper to hit double figures for clean sheets in a season was Shay Given in 2009-10 for Man City (10).
