Manchester United returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon as they came out as 2-1 winners over Brentford. The result eases the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag after speculation over his future throughout the international break.
United, however, had to do it the hard way. Ethan Pinnock’s goal in first half stoppage time gave Brentford a 1-0 lead going into the break, the goal game about with defender Matthijs de Ligt off the pitch receiving treatment for a head injury he sustained earlier in the match.
It didn’t take long for Ten Hag’s side to get back on level terms in the second half. Just two minutes after the restart, Alejandro Garnacho volleyed into the net from Marcus Rashford’s cross. READ MORE: Juventus chief makes new Paul Pogba statement with transfer update amid Man United reunion 'talks' READ MORE: 'Really enjoyed' - Erik ten Hag praises two Manchester United players after Brentford win Things then got better for United 15 minutes later when Rasmus Hojlund got his first Premier League goal of the season.
Bruno Fernandes was the creator, with the Dane dinking it over the goalkeeper to complete the turnaround. That is how the game finished with United picking up their third win of the campaign.