Manchester United beat Brentford: Manchester United displayed a clinical edge to defeat Brentford 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Brentford Community Stadium. The home side were guilty of missing great chances in the first half and paid the price in the second period as the Red Devils found their form in front of goal. Anthony Elanga opened the scoring with a composed touch and header before Mason Greenwood converted following a swift break. Follow InsideSport.IN for the latest news and updates.
Manchester United beat Brentford: Man United close the Top 4 gap with a 3-1 win over Brentford; First team to win 300 away games in the Premier League
Marcus Rashford arrived off the bench to secure three points and end his 11-game goal drought. Ivan Toney notched a late consolation for the Bees, who were made to rue their missed opportunities. Brentford have to turn the page as they face Wolves on Saturday at home in a bid to end a three-game losing streak. United are also in action on Saturday in the Premier League at home to West Ham in a crucial game in the battle for a Champions League place.
Three points on the road! 👏#MUFC | #BREMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Manchester United beat Brentford: United with a 3-1 win over Brentford; Elanga, Greenwood and Rashford on the scoresheet
Scorers: Toney 85′; Elanga 55′, Greenwood 62′, Rashford 77′
Despite a spirited Brentford performance Manchester United made their cutting edge show as goals from Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford ensured a 3-1 win. The Brentford Community Stadium was bouncing, as it usually is under lights, and the home side really should have been ahead inside 15 minutes with two golden opportunities to score.
A landmark victory ✅
United become the first side to reach 300 #PL away wins 👏#MUFC pic.twitter.com/izMRZsUehO
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) January 19, 2022
Manchester United beat Brentford: First team to win 300 away games in the Premier League
David de Gea was equal to both though as the Bees smelled blood but failed to make the most of their momentum in the opening quarter. Ralf Rangnick’s men slowly started to take control of the ball but their relative monopoly on possession failed to materialise into any meaningful chances.
United were wide open on the break though, and should have conceded on 31 minutes only for Ivan Toney and Mathias Jensen to fluff a one-on-one. After the break it was United who almost took the lead on 47 minutes as a cross found Ronaldo whose looping header hit the crossbar.
But it was the youngster – Anthony Elanga – who opened the scoring on 55 minutes as his header from a Fred cross took the visitors into an undeserved lead. And soon it was two as Bruno Fernandes broke and laid a square pass to Mason Greenwood who couldn’t miss.
Cristiano Ronaldo came off to be replaced by Marcus Rashford and the England international soon netted after a rasping finish from 12 yards. Brentford managed to grab one goal back late on as Ivan Toney found himself free in the area and prodded home from two yards.
Manchester United beat Brentford: Man United close the Top 4 gap with a 3-1 win over Brentford; First team to win 300 away games in the Premier League
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