Manchester United faced a tough challenge from Brentford as they aimed for their second consecutive Premier League victory.
Goalscorers: Casemiro (11′), Šeško (43′), Jensen (87′)
Michael Carrick’s squad started the match with intensity, with Kobbie Mainoo missing an early opportunity, while Harry Maguire had a shot cleared off the goal line.
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The pressure mounted, leading to Casemiro finding the net in the 11th minute after Maguire redirected a corner from Bruno Fernandes.
Brentford responded soon after, with Mikkel Damsgaard assisting Michael Kayode, whose attempt was deflected wide by Senne Lammens.
The Bees seemed poised to take control of the match, with Igor Thiago firing three shots on Lammens’ goal in rapid succession.
However, United disrupted Brentford’s momentum with Fernandes providing a stunning assist for Benjamin Šeško, who deftly finished over Caoimhin Kelleher.
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Brentford managed to pull one back late in a lackluster second half, as Mathias Jensen unleashed a fierce long-range shot, setting up a potentially anxious finale.
Despite the late scare, United remains third in the Premier League, now three points ahead of Liverpool, while Keith Andrews‘ side is currently ninth, just a point shy of a European qualification place.