Manchester United staged a dramatic turnaround at Old Trafford, overcoming Brentford 2-1 to alleviate pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
Key Match Facts:
- Early Setback: Ethan Pinnock’s contentious header put Brentford ahead at halftime.
- Drought-Breaking Goal: Alejandro Garnacho ended United’s 316-minute Premier League goal drought.
- Match-Winner: Rasmus Hojlund sealed victory with a calm chip over Mark Flekken.
- Relief for Ten Hag: Crucial win amid mounting pressure.
United’s victory was a welcome reprieve for Ten Hag, who had faced intense scrutiny ahead of the match. The Dutch manager had earlier dismissed media speculation about his position as “fairytales and lies.”
Post-Match Analysis:
“This win is a significant boost for Ten Hag and Manchester United,” said BBC Sport’s Steve Wilson. “Given their precarious league position, anything less would have intensified pressure on the manager.”
United’s comeback sets them up for Thursday’s Europa League clash against Fenerbahce.
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