Brentford vs Manchester United preview
Second game of the Premier League season and Manchester United are already in crisis mode. After Graham Potter’s tactics made United look underprepared in their PL opener, United now travel to Brentford to face another potential banana skin fixture.
Brentford fought gamely for a 2-2 draw in their PL opener away to Leicester. The Bees will fancy their chances against a brittle Red Devils team where every player is suffering from a crisis of confidence.
After a somewhat optimistic pre-season, United went into their first game full of confidence. However, the reality check provided by Brighton looks to have sent the club into a tailspin. Fan unrest, unconvincing transfer targets, brittle players and a manager learning the ropes of a new country- Manchester United look like they are sleepwalking from one crisis to another.
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Brentford, on the other hand, had a thrilling comeback draw against Leicester. Armed with their signature astute additions of Keane Lewis-Potter and Aaron Hickey among others, Brentford will be looking to pile on the misery. What should the fans watch out for in this game full of storylines? Here’s Brentford vs Manchester United match preview.
Brentford vs Manchester United team news
Brentford came through their exciting draw against Leicester without any injuries or suspensions. Thus, Thomas Frank has a full squad to choose from. Furthermore, new signings Aaron Hickey and Ben Mee slotted into the team well. Keane Lewis-Potter showed glimpses in his appearance off the bench and should be acclimatized to PL football soon. However, Frank has chosen to go with incumbent David Raya as his first choice GK, leaving new arrival Thomas Strakosha to impress in cup competitions for the time being. Josh Dasilva could start after his heroics off the bench last game.
Brentford predicted lineup (4-3-3)
David Raya (GK), Aaron Hickey (RB), Pontus Jansson, Ben Mee, Rico Henry (LB), Josh Dasilva, Christian Nörgaard (DM), Vitaly Janelt, Bryan Mbeumo (RW), Yoane Wissa (LW), Ivan Toney (ST)
Manchester United have one injury issue, but a big one at that. Anthony Martial suffered a hamstring injury before the start of the season which ruled him out of the opener. In his absence and Ronaldo’s transfer speculation/lack of match…
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