Brentford and Manchester United faced off today in an early Premier League kickoff at the Gtech Community Stadium. Both teams were eager for a positive result, with Manchester United looking to secure their first back-to-back Premier League wins under manager Ruben Amorim and Brentford aiming to improve their position after a difficult start to the season.

Brentford entered the match in 17th place, just one point above the relegation zone, having accumulated only four points from their first five games. In contrast, Manchester United started the weekend in 11th place, but a win could have potentially propelled them into the top five, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.

In terms of team news, Manchester United were without key players such as Amad, Lisandro Martinez, and Noussair Mazraoui. Casemiro was also unavailable due to suspension. However, Diogo Dalot was expected to return from injury. Brentford, on the other hand, had no new injuries reported. Matheus Cunha was in contention to return to the starting XI for Manchester United, having been on the bench against Chelsea. Diego Leon was included in United's squad for the match.

Ruben Amorim emphasized the importance of building momentum after their victory over Chelsea, recognizing the "sense of urgency" within the club to secure another win. He highlighted that a strong defensive performance would be crucial for success.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews, in his first top-flight job, was looking to turn around the team's fortunes after a recent loss to Fulham. Despite Brentford's struggles, they could draw inspiration from their recent encounters with Manchester United, including a dramatic 4-3 victory last season and a 4-0 win in the 2022-23 season.

Notably, Bryan Mbeumo, a summer signing for Manchester United, played against his former club, Brentford. Last season, Mbeumo scored 20 goals in 38 matches for Brentford.

Manchester United have shown promise in attack this season, recording the most shots in the Premier League. However, they have struggled to convert that dominance into consistent results, particularly away from home, with only three wins in their last 24 away league games against London clubs.