13 December 2021, 13:45 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
After running away with three points against the Hornets, courtesy of a stoppage-time penalty, the Bees are back, barely 72 hours later to face the Red Devils. Brentford FC vs. Manchester United kicks off at 20:30 (GMT+1) on Tuesday, December 14, at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Preview Brentford Premier League, Dec 14, 2021
Preview A towering header from Emmanuel Dennis (24’) saw Watford in front before an equally fine header from Jansson (84') restored parity at the Brentford Community stadium late in the second half. A draw was looming on the horizon until a careless challenge in the box saw Brentford handed a penalty. Bryan Mbeumo (90’+6 P.) stepped up and converted from twelve yards to see the Bees return to winning ways after a double without a victory: DWLDW. We work so hard to try to achieve these moments, Brentford head coach Thomas Frank said after the game. It was cruel against Leeds and this is the opposite. Fantastic mentality from the players. I think in the first half we lacked decisive quality. We tried but it never came off. We talked in half-time that we needed more tempo, more energy, more presence. Frank added. After we equalized, we never settled for a draw; we tried to go for the win, he included. With the victory, the Bees flew past three on the Premier League table, buzzing from 13th place all the way to 10th place. With 20 points from 5W, 5D, and 6L, Thomas Frank aims to surprise United, who have been shy in front of goal over the last three outings. Yoane Wissa will continue to hold the fort in attack for the unavailable Ivan Toney (COVID-19) while playing alongside Mbeumo in Frank’s dynamic 3—5—2 formation. Meanwhile, Sergi Canos is suspended for this fixture, having joined the long list of unavailable players due to a yellow card suspension.
Preview Manchester United Premier League, Dec 14, 2021
Preview A dubious penalty, created and executed by none other than Cristiano Ronaldo (75’ P.), saw Manchester United rob Norwich of all three points. We need to improve, we need to get better, that's for sure. An unimpressed Ralf Rangnick said in his post-match press conference. Tuesday against Brentford is a difficult game, it will be a challenge for us, United’s interim boss admitted. With two wins in two Premier League games, albeit both by a single goal, Ralf Rangnick’s side moved one spot ahead, from 6th to 5th place. The Red Devils have 27 points from 8W, 3D, & 5L and the form: LDWWW, ahead of this fixture against Brentford. The unconventional 4—2—2—2 formation is expected to remain in place despite the obvious dip in goal count. The Red Devils have scored one goal per match in the last three games. Victor Lindelof was substituted in the 74th minute due to breathing issues. However, all appears to be fine after tests were carried out.