Manchester United need to continue positive trend vs Brentford

During what looks like a slight dip in form, Manchester United will be hoping to restore consistency against Brentford on Wednesday night at Old Trafford.

The reverse fixture, in which United slumped to a 4-0 defeat last August, must feel like a distant memory for fans who have since seen a revitalised team push for the top four.

It was certainly a day to forget in London for the Reds, and come the end of the season United will have visited the capital another six times since last summer. This season has seen a record number of London clubs in the Premier League, matching the 1994/95 season when seven clubs represented the capital.

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With this impressive figure in mind and Brentford’s trip to Old Trafford just round the corner, how have United fared in the Premier League against London teams in the past?

The current London Premier League teams are Arsenal, Tottenham, Brentford, Fulham, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and West Ham.

This season has seen Manchester United play a London club nine times, winning five, drawing two and losing two - a positive record that they'll want to continue. Over the next 11 league games, United will play the remaining five, hosting Brentford, Chelsea and Fulham, whilst travelling to Tottenham and West Ham.

We will take a look at how the Reds have done against their London counterparts in recent times.

Wednesday’s clash in Manchester will be just the fourth Premier League encounter between United and Brentford.

Last season saw England’s most successful club complete a league double over the newly-promoted Bees, followed by this season’s shock defeat in West London.

Christian Eriksen is unavailable to feature against his former club, as the