Video Highlights of Man Utd 2-1 Brentford:
Player ratings as McTominay two late goals in added time secures Manchester three points

Scott McTominay came off the bench to score twice for Manchester United in stoppage time to secure a memorable home win over Brentford.

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Erik ten Hag’s men were stifled by the Bees for much of a glorious afternoon at Old Trafford, but persevered and were rewarded for their efforts.

Thomas Frank’s side could have claimed three points thanks to some heroic defensive displays, but returned to west London empty-handed after collapsing at the last moment.

How the game goes

There was little difference between the two teams in the early stages of the game, with two speculative long-range shots from Aaron Hickey at the end of smart corners bringing the ball closest to goal early on.

United’s first chance to score came directly from a goal kick that left Brentford cold, with Bruno Fernandes passing past Mason Mount, but the summer signing was denied by a clearance from Ethan Pinnock. Brentford broke the deadlock midway through the first half. Casemiro lost control in the middle of the road and the bees swarmed in in large numbers. Although Victor Lindelof thought he had reacted to a loose touch by Yoane Wissa in the box, the ball pushed his retreating Brazilian teammate back into the path of Mathias Jensen, and he He overcame Andre Onana, who should have done much better to stay home. ‘distance. a shot into the net.

Marcus Rashford did well recently to get past Mads Roerslev and Wissa from the touchline to fire a shot, forcing Premier League debutant Thomas Strakosha into a save near the post.

Ten Hag brought on Christian Eriksen to replace Casemiro in the first half as United appeared cautious. The former Bee almost came back to haunt his old team when he saw Strakosha’s 25m shot go down, Nathan Collins cleared the ball before a striker could rush in.

Brentford almost doubled their advantage with a long throw-in. Kristoffer Ajer and then Collins blocked a cross from Jensen before Diogo Dalot headed safely before Wissa could score from close range.

United’s frustration was evident when Rasmus Hojlund received a pass from Sofyan Amrabat that was off target, but still shot from a tight angle, finding the net.

Onana was forced to save with less than ten minutes remaining when substitute Neal Maupay fired a shot from distance, this time the Cameroonian recovered the ball to safety. He was also on hand to block Christian Norgaard’s free header from a corner.

United thought they had equalized in the 89th minute when Scott McTominay scored, but Anthony Martial was ruled offside both from the hosts’ first free-kick and then from Alejandro Garnacho’s cross to head the Scot back. go home.

However, McTominay equalized for United midway through six minutes of stoppage time. Dalot’s fierce shot was pushed away by Strakosha but only went as far as McTominay, who made no mistake from about 12 yards out.

With one final attack, United took all three points. Harry Maguire took a long free-kick and McTominay converted to complete the turnaround, leaving Old Trafford in chaos.

Manchester United player ratings (4-2-3-1)

Andre Onana – 5/10 – He definitely needed to do a lot better for Jensen’s goal. He moves not too fast and stays in the middle of the net. Redeemed himself to some degree with some big saves in the second half.

Diogo Dalot – 7/10 – Organized defense but was blocked by Hickey until the next few minutes.