As the curtain fell on a thrilling encounter at Old Trafford, Manchester United earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford, courtesy of goals from teenage sensation Alejandro Garnacho and substitute Andreas Hojlund.
The Red Devils started the match on the front foot, with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho causing problems down the flanks. It was the latter who finally broke the deadlock in the 47th minute, as he slid in to tap home Anthony Fernandes’ low cross.
The pace of the game slowed significantly after the goal, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, that all changed in the dying embers of the first half, as Brentford pounced on a defensive error to snatch an unlikely equalizer. Captain Christian Norgaard’s long throw was met by the head of star defender Myles Pinnock, who powered the ball past the United defense and into the net.
The second half saw United regain the lead, thanks to Hojlund’s introduction off the bench. The Swedish winger made an instant impact, releasing a precise strike from 20 yards out that left Brentford goalkeeper Thomas The Spot with no chance.
As the match wore on, both sides began to make alterations, with United’s Casemiro and Brentford’s Nathaniel Mbeumo among those making way for fresh legs. The latter’s introduction sparked a late push from the visitors, but the United defense held firm, with David de Gea making a couple of crucial saves to secure the victory.
The final act saw United’s Alexs Telles and Brentford’s Jensen Konak incur bookings, as the teams dissociated themselves from the intensity, if not the drama, of the match. As the final whistle blew, the Red Devils celebrated a hard-won three points, marking a significant step towards their quest to reclaim the top spot.
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