SportsMul previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
manchester united They will try to end their five-match winless streak in all competitions when they host Brentford Return to Old Trafford for a Premier League match on Saturday afternoon.
The two teams meet for the first time since March, when they drew 1-1 at the Zitec Community Stadium. Mount MasonA goal in the 96th minute was dramatically disallowed in the 99th minute. Christopher Azar Rocker.
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It's not the first time Eric Hague Despite overseeing the club's poor start to the Premier League season, escaping the axe, Man United will have to fight another day as manager, collecting just eight points and recording two wins from their first seven games.
The Red Devils prefer to remain silent on the future of Den Haag A seven-hour executive committee meeting It was celebrated in London a week ago by members of the club's executive committee, including Sir Jim Radcliffe AND Joel Glazer.
However, the focus is currently on Den Haag and the Dutchman is on a mission to quickly turn around the fortunes of the club, which currently sits in 14th place. Premier League standingsThey are already 10 points behind league leaders Liverpool and closer to the relegation zone than the top four.
of Beating Barnsley 7-0 Heading into the EFL Cup in mid-September, Man United have failed to win their last five games in all competitions. A goalless draw at Aston Villa Before the international break.
Man United have had little to celebrate at Old Trafford so far, but there is reason to be optimistic ahead of Saturday's match, having won each of their last five home league games against Brentford by an aggregate score of 13-2, without having lost. at the Bees' home since 1937.
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Brentford has become the new norm in the Premier League Thomas FrankWin's team has scored the first goal in the first 80 seconds in each of its last four games.
The Bees couldn't beat Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur or West Ham United when they won the first game, but came out on top with a thrilling finish. Score 5-3 At home against founding club Wolverhampton Wanderers before the international break.
Frank's side have taken all 10 Premier League points at home this season and are currently 11th in the table, two points ahead of Saturday's rivals Man United and three behind the top four.
Brentford have lost their first three games in the top flight this season against Liverpool, Man City and Spurs. Since 1961-62 they have been a third division club that has lost its first nine.
The Bees' record against Man United has been poor ahead of Saturday's clash, having won just one of their last 10 meetings with the Red Devils in all competitions, losing seven and conceding 24 goals, but Frank's intrepid team will love them. Odds against a Den Haag team struggling to regain form.
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Man United face injury crisis as they could be without several 10 first team players; Lenny Yoro (foot), Tyrell Malaysia (knee) and Harry Maguire (muscle) are all marginalized Nowsair Masraoui It's been a mistake lately after him. Surgery was performed To address heart palpitations.
Manuel Ugarte Failed due to an unspecified problem He will have to be evaluated on Tuesday for his international commitment to Uruguay with an injury puzzle. Luke Shaw (Calf), Mason Mount (Blow), Gobi Mainoo (thigh muscle), Alejandro Garnacho (knee) and Amat Diallo (Ill health).
The reports came Den Haag suggests using Johnny Evans At the rear left, with Diogo Dalot When moving to the right of a back four Matthijs de Ligt AND Lisandro Martínez Both can be called up to start as centre-backs.
casemiro, christian erickson AND Bruno Fernandez Everyone is in contention to be a starter in the center of the field Rasmus HojlundThe man, who played less than an hour for Denmark on Tuesday, is ready to fight Joshua Zirksy To start earlier.
As for Brentford, they still have to deal without John warned (ankle), rich henry, Josh Silva, Igor Thiago (through the knee), Aaron Hickey (thigh) and Gustavo Nunes (back) due to injury.
Michael Damsgaard (leaf), Christian Norgard (muscle) and Matias Jensen (Calf) was unable to represent Denmark during this month's international break and the midfield duo have doubts ahead of this weekend's game.
Frank could consider returning to back three against Man United Sep van den Berg, Ethan Pinnock AND nathan collins Christopher Ajer and when it all starts in central defense Keane Lewis Potter He acts as a winger.
Brian M Pumo He has scored six goals in Brentford's seven Premier League games so far this season, including three in the last three, and is ready to attack with anyone. Damage to Kevin EITHER Fabio Carvalho.
Manchester United's probable starting line-up:
Onana; Dalot, De Ligt, Martínez, Evans; Erickson, Casemiro; Carnacho, Fernández, Rashford; Turquoise
Brentford's probable starting line-up:
stain; van den Berg, Collins, Pinnock; Ajar, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Lewis-Potter; What a shame, Mpumo.
We say: Manchester United 2-2 Brentford
While Brentford can travel to Old Trafford without pressure on their shoulders, they cannot be said to have lost their last two league games as Den Haag cannot see their Man United side produce another equal performance at home. 3-0 matches.
Both teams, who will not be at full strength on Saturday, look vulnerable in defense this season and goals are expected here, but it is difficult to confidently predict a winner on this occasion, so there will be an entertaining scoreline in the draw. cards.
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