Brentford vs Manchester United Starting XI, Live Score

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The thrill of Brentford’s 4-3 victory in their Premier League meeting five months ago still burns brightly when Brentford and Manchester United square off again.

After losing to Fulham last Saturday, Brentford is keen to bounce back in this game. Their backline is still a problem, giving up goals in their last four games, thus a better structured backline might be the cornerstone of success.

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Brentford vs Manchester United Starting XI, Live Score

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Key Players to Watch

Brentford

Igor Thiago – The team’s leading scorer this season with two goals, he will be central to Brentford’s attacking efforts.
Fabio Carvalho – Brings creativity and energy in midfield, capable of linking play effectively.
Frank Onyeka – A key creative force, topping the assist charts for Brentford this season.
Mikkel Damsgaard and Kevin Schade – Provide width and attacking drive to stretch United’s defense.

Manchester United

Bryan Mbeumo – United’s top scorer so far, facing his former club for the first time since his transfer.
Bruno Fernandes – The captain remains United’s most influential player, leading their scoring charts with two goals.
Harry Maguire – Surprisingly, he has been United’s top creative outlet so far with one assist, also commanding the defense.
Casemiro and Diogo Dalot – Both add balance, with Casemiro anchoring midfield and Dalot offering overlapping support.

Brentford Current Form

The Bees are under pressure to rediscover their defensive solidity. Having conceded in four consecutive matches, defensive frailties remain a concern for Keith Andrews’s side. Brentford have one win, one draw, and three defeats in their opening five Premier League matches, scoring six goals and conceding ten.

Predicted line up for Brentford (4-3-3)

Caoimhin Kelleher
Michael Kayode
Ethan Pinnock
Nathan Collins
Sepp Van den Berg
Jordan Henderson
Mikkel Damsgaard
Yehor Yarmoliuk
Fabio Carvalho
Kevin Schade
Igor Thiago

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Man Utd Current Form

Rúben Amorim’s Manchester United arrive with mixed form but momentum after edging Chelsea in their last outing. The Red Devils’ attack has shown promise, but their defense has been far from stable, conceding goals in each of their last ten matches. United sit with two wins, one draw, and two defeats from their opening five fixtures, scoring six goals and conceding eight.

Predicted Starting XI for Manchester United (4-2-3-1)

Altay Bayindir
Noussair Mazraoui
Harry Maguire
Matthijs de Ligt
Patrick Dorgu
Casemiro
Bruno Fernandes
Amad Diallo
Bryan Mbeumo
Luke Shaw
Benjamin Sesko

Head-to-Head Record

Since February 2023, Brentford and Manchester United have faced each other six times. United hold the upper hand with three wins, Brentford have claimed one, while two matches ended in draws.

May 4, 2025 – Brentford 4-3 Manchester United (Premier League)
Oct 19, 2024 – Manchester United 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
Mar 30, 2024 – Brentford 1-1 Manchester United (Premier League)
Oct 7, 2023 – Manchester United 2-1 Brentford (Premier League)
Apr 5, 2023 – Manchester United 1-0 Brentford (Premier League)
Feb 26, 2023 – Manchester United 0-0 Brentford (Premier League)

Across these six encounters, Brentford have scored seven goals, while Manchester United have scored nine.

Match Preview

Both sides enter this clash with attacking strengths but defensive weaknesses. Brentford will look to recreate the intensity that earned them a dramatic 4-3 win in May, while Manchester United aim to showcase Amorim’s evolving system and capitalize on Brentford’s shaky backline.

Results Prediction

The game promises goals at both ends, with Brentford’s resilience at home tested against United’s firepower. Given recent form, a tight contest looks likely, but United’s extra attacking edge might tip the balance.

Predicted Scoreline: Brentford 2-2 Manchester United

Brentford vs Manchester United Starting XI, Live Score

Brentford vs Manchester United Starting XI, Live Score