Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their weekend defeat when they welcome Brentford to Old Trafford on Wednesday night. Under the leadership of manager Erik ten Hag, the Red Devils are hoping to consolidate their position in the top four of the Premier League table.
Although United suffered a 2-0 loss to Newcastle United in their previous match, the team has only lost twice in their last 17 appearances, and they are unbeaten in their last 23 games at home across all competitions. With such an impressive record, United will be hoping to take all three points against Brentford.
With two games in hand, the Red Devils are currently in fifth position as a result of the superior goal difference of both Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United. Needless to say, their home form this season gives a lot of room for optimism ahead of the match-up with Wednesday's opponents as they have successfully avoided defeat at home across their last 23 games in all competitions.
On the other hand, Brentford have been making steady progress under the guidance of Thomas Frank, and they are currently seventh in the Premier League table, seven points behind Newcastle United in third place. However, the Bees have only won two of their last seven top-flight fixtures, and they have failed to beat relegation candidates Everton and Leicester City in that period.
Despite their recent dip in form, Brentford have only lost one of their last 16 Premier League games, which was against Everton. And they will be looking to build on their recent 3-3 draw with Leeds United, which saw them move above Liverpool into seventh place, although they have played a game more than the Merseyside club.
The reverse fixture between Manchester United and Brentford saw the Bees recording a suprise a 4-0 win at the Brentford Community Stadium. However, the latter cannot afford to be complacent, as Brentford proved during the summer months when they inflicted a humiliating 4-0 defeat on the Red Devils at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Key stats: Manchester United vs Brentford
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Manchester United have won their last three home league games against Brentford by an aggregate score of 10-1.
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Brentford won 2-1 at Manchester City earlier this season, and the last London club to win away against both Manchester clubs in the same league campaign was Arsenal in 1990/91.
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Manchester United have lost just one of their last 22 Premier League home games and are on the longest current home run without defeat in the competition (12 games).
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Manchester United have failed to score in their last three Premier League games and have never gone four matches without a goal in the competition.
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Ivan Toney has scored 17 Premier League goals this season, and only one Brentford player has ever scored more in a top-flight campaign.
Team news: Manchester United vs Brentford
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has received a boost ahead of his team's upcoming match against Brentford on Wednesday. The Dutchman will have to cope without the services of five first-team players for the game. However, the good news is that Aaron Wan-Bissaka has recovered from his illness and will be available for selection.
On the injury front, Christian Eriksen is still unavailable as he works on his fitness after recovering from an ankle injury. Casemiro will miss the game due to suspension, while Tom Heaton, Donny van de Beek, and Alejandro Garnacho remain sidelined with ankle and knee injuries.
In contrast, Brentford will welcome back key midfielder Shandon Baptiste after he served a one-game ban. However, Vitaly Janelt is still struggling with a knee problem, while Kristoffer Ajer and Keane Lewis-Potter are expected to return only in the final few weeks of the season.
Despite these injury concerns, Brentford manager Thomas Frank has no fresh worries ahead of the game.
Broadcast information: Manchester United vs Brentford
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