I saw Van Nistelrooy and Fletcher spark Manchester United comeback with furious tunnel rant

Manchester United came from behind to beat Brentford at Old Trafford for the second year in a row in the Premier League, buying Erik ten Hag some breathing room and ending a run of five games without a win.

United fell behind in controversial circumstances. In first-half stoppage time, Ethan Pinnock headed in a corner while Matthijs de Ligt was off the pitch receiving treatment.

Ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy were both booked for protesting the decision, but it sparked a response from United, and second-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund earned United their third league win of the season.

They had come into this fixture on a run of five without a win and with Ten Hag under mounting pressure, but their second-half performance merited victory, and they saw it through without any scares.

These are some of the moments you might have missed from Old Trafford:

ALSO READ: United vs Brentford as it happened

ALSO READ: United player ratings vs Brentford

Van Nistelrooy fury

Manchester United only had themselves to blame for being down a centre-back as Brentford prepared to take a corner in the final seconds of the first half. It was the third time De Ligt had been ordered off because of blood pouring from his head, and the failure to step in was negligent and costly.

That didn't stop United's furious protestations against a team of officials simply upholding the rules. De Ligt jumped up and down in frustration and booted a water bottle before Van Nistelrooy charged down the touchline to fourth official Gavin Ward and showed his displeasure. It was as angry as Van Nistelrooy has been since his return to United.

They continued the debate into the tunnel at half-time, and Brentford players were dragged into