Man United must wake up against Brentford

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Ivan Toney will be the man to watch for the Bees while Christian Eriksen would be the man in the middle for the visitors on Saturday. (Photo credit: Talk Sport)

Brentford vs Manchester United

Brentford Community Stadium

5:30pm

The Bees enjoyed an encouraging second half on the opening day of the season at the King Power Stadium with Ivan Toney and Josh Da Silva helping the club back to a 2-2 draw, a result that would give them confidence at home against their visitors on Saturday.

Man United had a false start at home against Brighton with the Seagulls gatecrashing Erik Ten Hag’s housewarming and would need a strong result here to prove they’re not there to make up the numbers in the new season.

Man United’s loss to Brighton was the first time in history that the latter would earn a victory at Old Trafford.

And Ten Hag would seek ways to warm up to the fans with a result that the fans want and considering they play Liverpool soon, this must be a springboard.

Manchester United enjoyed back to back victories against Brentford last season and would look to continue the run when they meet on Saturday.

But Thomas Frank’s side has everything it takes to cause another upset that would ruin United’s scripts.

How will they line up? 

It would be more of the same for the hosts and they would choke the midfield to stifle Christian Eriksen on the ball.

While they would test Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez in defence considering the well documented weaknesses in that department.

Manchester United must find solutions to the failing Fred – McTominay midfield and consider throwing in a single pivot with two creative midfielders. 

Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho were underwhelming against Brighton, Bruno Fernandes struggled to impose himself, that must change against Brentford.

Verdict: Both teams to score