EPL: Man United Roars From Behind, Beats Brentford To Avoid 44-year-old Unwanted Record 

October 7, 2023
EPL: Man United Roars From Behind, Beats Brentford To Avoid 44-year-old Unwanted Record 

Second half substitute, Scott McTominay was the hero Saturday evening when he scored twice in stoppage time as Manchester United came from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford, reports Prime Business Africa.

Eric ten Hag and his troops were staring at a third successive home league defeat for the first time since 1979 after Mathias Jensen’s first-half effort put the away side ahead.

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Brazil superstar, Casemiro and goalkeeper Andre Onana were both at faults for the Bees’ goal of the game as the former lost possession of the ball before Jensen pulled a great shot to beat the Cameroonian in goal.

Scotland international McTominay was only brought on with three minutes remaining as the Red Devils desperately searched for a positive turnaround.

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McTominay showed excellent control before firing home when Kristoffer Ajer scuffed a clearance inside his own box for the first.

Then, after Anthony Martial had a tame shot saved by Thomas Strakosha, McTominay reacted quickest to a Harry Maguire flick-on and applied the priceless finish.

The home fans, who at different times called for a new ownership at the club, celebrated long after the final whistle as their team headed round on a lap of honour, which was probably a bit extreme but, given the circumstances, totally understandable.

United are ninth on the Premier League table after Saturday’s narrow win.

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