Premier League 2023-24, Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1: Key stats
Manchester United came from behind against Brentford to win 2-1 on matchday eight of the 2023-24 Premier League. Two late goals from Scott McTominay saw the hosts bag all three points in a fixture where they trailed for a long time. Brentford's Mathias Jensen scored the opening goal of the game. This is United's fourth win of the ongoing Premier League season. Here's more.
Mathias Jensen scores his third goal of the season
Brentford midfielder Jensen scored the opening goal in the game as he combined with Yoane Wissa to slot it past Andre Onana in the 26th minute. This is the 27-year-old's fifth goal involvement in eight Premier League appearances this season. He has scored three while providing two assists. Overall, this is his eighth goal in his 76th Premier League appearance while amassing eight assists.
Manchester United script this unwanted Premier League record
As per Opta, this was only the third time United have conceded the opening goal in four consecutive home league matches. They did so in February/March in 2014 and July/September in 2020.
McTominay registered this Premier League record
As per Opta, McTominay is the first player to score two goals in the 90th minute or later of a Premier League game since Tottenham's Steve Bergwijn versus Leicester City in January 2022. Bergwijn also scored twice and helped his team come from behind. This is also the first time United have trailed a Premier League game for 90 minutes and still won.
Last 10 Premier League goals at home!
Interestingly, McTominay's last 10 league goals for United have come at Old Trafford. As per Opta, only Ole Solskjaer has had a longer streak of consecutive goals on home soil in the Premier League. He scored 11 goals (between March 1999-April 2000).
A look at the match stats
Manchester United amassed 21 attempts in comparison to Brentford's 11. The hosts had eight shots on target while Brentford tested Onana only thrice. The Red Devils clocked 65% possession and have compiled 545 passes at 87% passing accuracy. The hosts won seven corners.
How did the match pan out?
Brentford struck first through Jensen's goal in the 26th minute after a scrappy start. Brimming with confidence, they almost scored their second goal through Bryan Mbuemo. In the second half, Diogo Dalot cleared a ball off the line as Brentford almost doubled the lead. United saw their goal wiped out by VAR before McTominay scored twice in the seven minutes of added time.
Manchester United are in 10th position, Brentford drop to 14th
Manchester United secured their fourth win of the ongoing Premier League season and have secured 12 points. They are in 10th position in the league standings. Meanwhile, Brentford dropped down to 14th place after suffering a heartbreaking defeat. Tottenham Hotspur hold the position at the top with 20 points while Manchester City are second with 18 points and have a match in hand.
