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Marcus Rashford’s incredible season continued as his 28th goal of the year gave Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League aspirations fresh life. The hosts defeated Brentford 1-0, extending their undefeated streak at Old Trafford to 23 games, thanks to the England international’s goal in the first half.
The Red Devils took some time to settle in, but as Scott McTominay and Antony fired off-target shots, they finally began to move through the gears. Rashford then turned their advantage into a goal, coolly converting Marcel Sabitzer’s knockdown into the upper corner to give the home team a lead in the 27th minute. Since the Carabao Cup final, United hadn’t scored in the league, and that goal relieved some of the burden on Erik ten Hag’s team as they pursue a top-four finish.
With two left-footed attempts that missed the goal and missed the far post, Antony attempted to increase the lead. In the waning seconds of the first half, David Raya stopped Rashford from scoring. At the other end, however, the Bees were unable to put David de Gea to the test, although the goalkeeper came dangerously close to losing his cool after the interval when his clearance struck Ivan Toney and swerved wide. When Kevin Schade sprinted past Raphael Varane, the Spaniard was then forced into action for the first time.
In fact, the visitors put on a much more controlled display in the second half, with the hosts’ attack being blunted by a resolute defense. Even so, Rashford’s lay-off allowed substitute Fred to hook over the bar and end the contest. In the dying minutes, Ten Hag’s team successfully defended their one-goal advantage and earned all three points. Brentford failed to pose a danger to the United goal. The victory for Manchester United is their first in four Premier League games, while Thomas Frank’s Brentford only lost twice in 17 league games.
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