FT Manchester United 3 - 0
Brentford
Commentary:
90+3' Manchester United with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+3' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+3' Today's attendance is 73482.
90+3' Ball possession: Manchester United: 65%, Brentford: 35%.
90+2' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
90+2' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Ivan Toney from Brentford trips Fred
90+1' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
90+1' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
90' Brentford plays a short goal kick.
90' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
90' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Brentford: 36%.
89' That's a great ball by Mathias Jensen from Brentford. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
89' Safe hands from David De Gea as he comes out and claims the ball
89' A shot by Mathias Jensen is blocked.
89' Yoane Wissa from Brentford tries to play a 1-2 with Joshua Dasilva, but the ball is intercepted.
89' Brentford are trying to create something here.
88' Brentford are in control of the ball.
88' Edinson Cavani from Manchester United is ruled offside.
88' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
87' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
87' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
87' Brentford are trying to create something here.
85' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
85' Christian Eriksen from Brentford makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
85' Brentford are trying to create something here.
85' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Manchester United: 64%, Brentford: 36%.
84' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
84' Ivan Toney from Brentford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
84' A player from Brentford takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
84' Edinson Cavani relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' Christian Eriksen from Brentford swings in the corner from the left.
83' Rico Henry from Brentford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
83' Brentford are trying to create something here.
83' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
82' Bruno Fernandes sees his shot deflected off target
82' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
82' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
81' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Mads Bech puts in a cross...
81' Rico Henry from Brentford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
81' Brentford are trying to create something here.
81' Brentford are in control of the ball.
81' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Mathias Jensen puts in a cross...
80' Brentford are in control of the ball.
80' Good effort by Scott McTominay as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
80' Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
80' Ball possession: Manchester United: 65%, Brentford: 35%.
80' Brentford are in control of the ball.
79' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
79' A shot by Christian Eriksen is blocked.
79' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
79' Scott McTominay relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' A player from Brentford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
78' Brentford are trying to create something here.
77' Great vision by Edinson Cavani from Manchester United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
77' Christian Eriksen puts in a cross...
77' Christian Eriksen from Brentford takes a short corner kick from the left.
77' Phil Jones clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
77' Brentford are trying to create something here.
76' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Bryan Mbeumo is leaving the field to be replaced by Yoane Wissa in a tactical substitution.
76' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Anthony Elanga is leaving the field to be replaced by Edinson Cavani in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Manchester United: 67%, Brentford: 33%.
75' Juan Mata is leaving the field to be replaced by Phil Jones in a tactical substitution.
74' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
74' Brentford are trying to create something here.
74' Brentford are in control of the ball.
72' Alex Telles provided the assist for the goal.
72' GOAL! - Raphael Varane score from a shot with the right foot, that takes a deflection.72' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the right.
72' Pontus Jansson clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
72' Cristiano Ronaldo puts in a cross...
71' Vitaly Janelt is leaving the field to be replaced by Mathias Jensen in a tactical substitution.
71' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Christian Noergaard is leaving the field to be replaced by Joshua Dasilva in a tactical substitution.
71' Nemanja Matic is leaving the field to be replaced by Fred in a tactical substitution.
70' Ball possession: Manchester United: 66%, Brentford: 34%.
69' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
69' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
68' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Christian Eriksen puts in a cross...
68' Great vision by Nemanja Matic from Manchester United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
68' Rico Henry puts in a cross...
68' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Christian Eriksen puts in a cross...
68' Mads Roerslev from Brentford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
68' Rico Henry from Brentford makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
68' Christian Noergaard of Brentford passes the ball to a team mate.
68' Christian Noergaard from Brentford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
67' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
67' Christian Eriksen puts in a cross...
67' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' The game is restarted.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' Scott McTominay relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Christian Eriksen from Brentford swings in the corner from the right.
66' Ivan Toney from Brentford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Alex Telles could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
66' Brentford are trying to create something here.
65' Raphael Varane is penalised for pushing Ivan Toney.
65' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Manchester United: 67%, Brentford: 33%.
65' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
63' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
63' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
63' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
63' Brentford are in control of the ball.
61' G O O O A A A L - Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United puts it away from the penalty spot with the right foot! David Raya chose the wrong side.60' PENALTY - Rico Henry from Brentford concedes a penalty for pushing Cristiano Ronaldo.
60' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
60' Manchester United start a counter attack.
60' Ball possession: Manchester United: 68%, Brentford: 32%.
60' Scott McTominay relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
60' Mads Roerslev from Brentford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Rico Henry puts in a cross...
59' Brentford are in control of the ball.
58' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
58' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
58' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United is alert and heads the ball to his keeper.
58' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
57' A deflected shot by Ivan Toney heads for the goal but the keeper manages to keep it out.
57' Christian Noergaard of Brentford passes the ball to a team mate.
57' Mads Bech from Brentford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
57' Diogo Dalot relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Christian Eriksen from Brentford swings in the corner from the left.
57' Victor Lindelof clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
57' Bryan Mbeumo puts in a cross...
56' Brentford are in control of the ball.
55' Pontus Jansson from Brentford is ruled offside.
55' A direct free kick from Christian Eriksen is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
55' Ball possession: Manchester United: 68%, Brentford: 32%.
54' After a tactical foul, Nemanja Matic sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
54' Nemanja Matic from Manchester United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Christian Eriksen
54' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
54' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Goal kick for Brentford.
53' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
53' Nemanja Matic carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
52' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
52' Brentford are trying to create something here.
52' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
51' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
51' Christian Noergaard from Brentford crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
50' Brentford are in control of the ball.
50' Ball possession: Manchester United: 69%, Brentford: 31%.
50' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United is ruled offside.
50' Diogo Dalot of Manchester United passes the ball to a team mate.
49' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
48' Goal kick for Manchester United.
48' Ivan Toney from Brentford fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
48' Christian Eriksen swings in a cross from the free kick.
47' The referee signals a free kick as Diogo Dalot from Manchester United trips Ivan Toney
47' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
46' Brentford are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' The only goal scored by Manchester United gives them the slight advantage as we are heading into halftime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Manchester United: 71%, Brentford: 29%.
45+1' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
45+1' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Manchester United: 71%, Brentford: 29%.
45' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United is ruled offside.
45' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Manchester United is revoked due to offside.
45' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
44' G O O O O A A A L! Manchester United score! Cristiano Ronaldo is on the scoresheet.
44' Could be a good chance here as Juan Mata from Manchester United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
43' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
43' Manchester United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
42' Goal kick for Manchester United.
41' Christian Eriksen from Brentford sends an effort wide of target
41' Great skill from Christian Eriksen as he dribbles past his opponents
41' Christian Eriksen from Brentford takes a short corner kick from the left.
41' The game is restarted.
41' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
40' Ball possession: Manchester United: 71%, Brentford: 29%.
40' Scott McTominay clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
40' Christian Eriksen swings in a cross from the free kick.
40' Alex Telles is penalised for pushing Ivan Toney.
40' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
39' Brentford are trying to create something here.
39' Goal kick for Brentford.
39' Diogo Dalot from Manchester United crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
38' Ivan Toney relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Alex Telles from Manchester United swings in the corner from the left.
38' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
37' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
37' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
37' Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford sends an effort wide of target
37' Vitaly Janelt of Brentford passes the ball to a team mate.
37' Brentford start a counter attack.
37' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
36' Alex Telles swings in a cross from the free kick.
35' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Noergaard from Brentford trips Bruno Fernandes
35' Ball possession: Manchester United: 69%, Brentford: 31%.
34' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
34' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
33' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
33' Brentford plays a short goal kick.
33' Juan Mata from Manchester United sends an effort wide of target
33' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
32' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
32' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
31' Brentford are in control of the ball.
31' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
31' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
31' Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Diogo Dalot puts in a cross...
30' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
30' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Christian Eriksen puts in a cross...
30' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Ball possession: Manchester United: 70%, Brentford: 30%.
30' Rico Henry from Brentford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
29' Brentford are in control of the ball.
29' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
28' The referee signals a free kick as Christian Noergaard from Brentford trips Anthony Elanga
28' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
27' Raphael Varane relieves the pressure with a clearance
27' Christian Eriksen from Brentford swings in the corner from the right.
27' Diogo Dalot clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
27' Goal kick for Brentford.
26' Excellent pass by Juan Mata from Manchester United, but his team mates fail to benefit from it.
25' Ball possession: Manchester United: 68%, Brentford: 32%.
25' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
24' Cristiano Ronaldo sends a direct free kick on target, but the keeper saves it.
23' Mads Bech is penalised for pushing Anthony Elanga.
23' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
23' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
22' A chance presents itself to Ivan Toney from Brentford but his header goes wide
22' Christian Eriksen from Brentford puts in a great cross...
22' Brentford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
21' Juan Mata sends a long ball upfield.
21' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
20' Ivan Toney from Brentford is ruled offside.
20' Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Manchester United: 66%, Brentford: 34%.
20' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
19' Goal kick for Brentford.
19' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
18' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
18' Manchester United plays a short goal kick.
17' A chance presents itself to Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford but his header goes wide
17' Mads Roerslev puts in a cross...
17' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Brentford are trying to create something here.
17' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Brentford are in control of the ball.
16' Brentford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Manchester United: 68%, Brentford: 32%.
15' Goal kick for Manchester United.
15' Rico Henry from Brentford crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
15' Brentford are trying to create something here.
14' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
13' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
12' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
12' Christian Eriksen shoots from outside the box, but David De Gea has it under control
11' Vitaly Janelt from Brentford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
11' Brentford are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Manchester United: 73%, Brentford: 27%.
9' Anthony Elanga provided the assist for the goal.
9' G O O O A A A L - Bruno Fernandes volleys the ball into the back of the net with the right. A great finish!9' Anthony Elanga from Manchester United makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
9' Diogo Dalot carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
9' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
8' Manchester United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Alex Telles from Manchester United crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
7' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
6' Manchester United are trying to create something here.
6' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
6' Mads Roerslev is penalised for pushing Alex Telles.
5' David De Gea relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Christian Eriksen from Brentford swings in the corner from the left.
5' Ball possession: Manchester United: 46%, Brentford: 54%.
5' David De Gea clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer puts in a cross...
4' Brentford are trying to create something here.
4' Rico Henry from Brentford directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
4' Brentford are in control of the ball.
3' Safe hands from David Raya as he comes out and claims the ball
3' Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
3' Diogo Dalot sends a long ball upfield.
3' Manchester United are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Manchester United.
2' Rico Henry from Brentford tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
2' Cristiano Ronaldo relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Christian Eriksen from Brentford swings in the corner from the right.
2' Vitaly Janelt from Brentford passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
1' Brentford are trying to create something here.
1' Victor Lindelof relieves the pressure with a clearance
1' A player from Brentford takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
1' That's a great ball by Christian Eriksen from Brentford. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
1' The pitch is wet and slippery and it is not helping the players.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Brentford kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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