Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE early team news, kick-off time and how to watch

Manchester United will be targeting a return to winning ways when they take on Brentford at Old Trafford in the Premier League this afternoon, kick-off 3pm.

United signed off for the international break almost a fortnight ago with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, extending their winless run to five matches. The stalemate at Villa Park also marked a third successive league game without a goal for the Reds.

Manager Erik ten Hag, who is under great pressure, was granted a stay of execution by the United hierarchy during the hiatus.

United have won just two of their opening seven league matches this season and currently sit 14th in the table with eight points to their name. Brentford are three places and two points better off.

The Reds have won each of their last three home games against Thomas Frank's side, including last season's dramatic 2-1 triumph, and will be determined to make it four in a row this afternoon.

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It goes without saying that United need to get back on track today after a run of five games without a victory.

The Reds' form fell off a cliff prior to the international break, just as it looked as though they were about to turn a corner. Brentford, however, are never an easy opponent and United cannot underestimate this afternoon.

The starting XI promises to be interesting to say the very least.

United will be desperate to get back to winning ways this afternoon after a run of five games without a victory prior to the international break.

But as has so often been proven in recent years, it is rarely simple and straightforward when Brentford are involved.

Here is a reminder of the last five meetings between the two clubs:

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