Ralf Rangnick named the only position Manchester United do not need to upgrade this summer after the comprehensive 3-0 win over Brentford on Monday Night Football.
United recorded the biggest win of Rangnick’s reign in his final home match as interim boss as the Bees were well beaten at Old Trafford in what was a more vibrant attacking display from the home side.
A brilliant opener from Bruno Fernandes was followed by a second-half penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane’s first United goal as the hosts cruised to victory.
Ronaldo also had a goal disallowed as he moved onto 18 Premier League goals. He is now four behind Golden Boot leader Mohamed Salah.
The result keeps alive United‘s slender hopes of Champions League qualification at least until next weekend.
And speaking after the game, Rangnick told Sky Sports: “We were in control for most parts. In possession that was one of our best performances this year. It was the type of performance we wanted to show to our supporters.
“We played with Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic and that gave us some quality in midfield. It was not too easy for Brentford to take the ball away from us. In the first half we played too many square and back passes but in general it was a good performance.
“In the end I’m not happy with the results [overall], especially in the last four or five weeks. Until the West Ham game we were still in the race in three competitions. We had good moments until that West Ham game, we conceded fewer goals but in the last few weeks performances have not been as good as they should have been. In general we have lacked consistency.”
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