Brentford v Manchester United result: Rashford snaps goal drought as United reignite top-four push with win at Brentford
Premier League / Matchday 17
Gtech Community Stadium / 19.01.2022
- I. Toney(85')
- A. Elanga(55')
- M. Greenwood(62')
- M. Rashford(77')
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Updated 19/01/2022 at 23:54 GMT
31'
WELL DEFENDED
Fernandes bends a devilish cross into the Brentford penalty area but Toney is back to fulfil his defensive duties, clearing with a header.
30'
FREE-KICK!
Telles is going absolutely nowhere but does well to draw the foul and win United a free-kick on the left flank.
29'
ANOTHER NEARLY MOMENT
Greenwood is searching for Ronaldo with an early cross from the right flank, and while it's over the Portugal international's head it almost picks out Elanga, but he can't keep it in play.
25'
NOT FAR AWAY!
Dalot tries his luck from distance, Lossl is scrambling to get there, but it's just wide of the far post.
Best moment for United so far.
24'
PLAY RESUMES
Both players are, thankfully, back to their feet and fit to continue.
22'
HEAD COLLISION
Jansson and Fred are involved in a clash of heads and both players require treatment.
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MATCH ACTION
19'
POOR
Not for the first time this evening, Bruno Fernandes misplaces a pass intended for compatriot Ronaldo.
It's not clicking for United at the moment.
15'
MORE CHANCES FOR BRENTFORD!
The hosts are piling on the pressure as they force three straight corners. Mads Bech's shot at the near post is deflected behind by Telles and then Norgaard's effort rises agonisingly over the bar.
United are fortunate to be level!
13'
BIG SAVE FROM DE GEA!
De Gea comes to the visitors' rescue! United are sloppy in possession once more and Brentford almost take full advantage. Jensen is through with just the goalkeeper to beat, he tries to slot it in at the near post but De Gea makes himself big and denies the forward with his foot.
10'
NERVY MOMENT
That was a nervy moment for Lossl on his debut and won't exactly inspire confidence. He's got away with it though.
9'
PANIC INSIDE BRENTFORD'S PENALTY AREA!
Brentford clear their lines after conceding a cheap corner but United recycle the ball and the run of Elanga is picked out at the far post. He cushions a header into the middle, Lossl fumbles it and his defenders thump it behind for yet another corner.
5'
CROSS OVERHIT!
Fred wins the ball for United in the middle, Greenwood takes control and feeds Ronaldo with the outside of the boot. He switches it to Dalot on the overlap but the cross is too strong and is harmless.
2'
EARLY SHOT!
Brentford have started well. The visitors fail to clear a long throw-in, Mbeumo shows his strength by winning the ball on the left flank and his cross finds its way to Jensen who fires wide on the half-volley from the edge of the box.
1st Half
1'
KICK-OFF!
Man Utd get the ball moving!
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19:55
FIVE MINUTES UNTIL KICK-OFF!
It's Brentford versus Manchester United in the Premier League! Can the hosts produce another special night in front of their faithful supporters or will United bounce back and record a much-needed win?
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POGBA IS MOTIVATED - RANGNICK
19:50
OPTA STAT
Manchester United won the last time they faced Brentford in any competition, winning a League Cup tie 2-1 at Old Trafford in September 1975 thanks to goals from Lou Macari and Sammy McIlroy.
19:45
KICK-OFF IS FAST APPROACHING!
Fifteen minutes until we get underway at the Brentford Community Stadium!
19:40
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