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Manchester United journey to the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium to tackle Brentford within the Premier League tomorrow afternoon.
The Purple Devils will hope to get again to successful methods domestically after a morale boosting 3-0 away win in opposition to Athletic Membership within the first leg of the semi-final of the Europa League.
United have performed the Bees 20 occasions in historical past successful 11 and shedding six encounters.
There have been three attracts in these match ups. Listed below are three storylines to delve into earlier than tomorrow’s match.
United’s good kind in opposition to Brentford
The Purple Devils have solely misplaced certainly one of their final 12 matches in opposition to Brentford.
This would be the eighth match in opposition to them since their promotion to the Premier League in 2021. That’s as many occasions they’ve confronted the West London aspect since between 1936 and that 12 months.
United have gained each Premier League encounter between the edges at Previous Trafford however have discovered the Gtech Neighborhood stadium a more durable nut to crack.
They drew 1-1 final season and have been spanked 0-4 in August 2022 below Erik ten Hag. They are going to be hoping for a primary win since beating the Bees 3-1 in January 2022.
Poor file in London
While United have completed effectively in opposition to Brentford these days, they’ve been very poor on their travels in London.
They did pull off a powerful win on the Emirates in opposition to Arsenal within the FA Cup in January however their league kind within the capital has left loads to be desired.
The BBC report that “the Reds have gained three of their final 21 Premier League video games in London.”
They’ve solely drawn 5 and misplaced 13, as they’ve had little or no reply to the likes of Chelsea, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.
In truth, all three victories have come in opposition to Fulham, together with a 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage earlier this 12 months.
A fixture characterised by late targets
United on the whole have struggled to attain targets within the first half of Premier League video games however that is exacerbated in opposition to Brentford.
“Ten of Manchester United’s 12 Premier League targets in opposition to the Bees have been scored within the second half, with three of the previous 5 netted after the ninetieth minute.”
United wanted two second half strikes from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund to beat Brentford at Previous Trafford at first of the season.
Final season, in addition they gained 2-1 at dwelling however required a dramatic brace by Scott McTominay after 90 minutes.
Additionally they drew 1-1 final season away, with Mason Mount scoring after 96 minutes, just for the Purple Devils to concede a fair later equaliser.
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