Follow live coverage as Brentford face Manchester United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brentford FC 4 - 3 Manchester United FC
Brentford vs Manchester United
16:12The full-time whistle blows at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford defeat Manchester United in a thrilling 4-3 game. After a great start from the hosts, the visitors took the lead through Mason Mount's first-time finish past the hapless Mark Flekken. The Bees responded with an equaliser after Luke Shaw redirected Mikkel Damsgaard's shot into his own net. Kevin Schade gave the home side the lead after firing in a powerful header from Christian Norgaard's exquisite cross. United started off the second half positively but conceded another goal as Schade converted Bryan Mbeumo's delightful cross. Soon after, the Bees made it four as Michael Kayode teed up Yoane Wissa to tap into an empty net. The Red Devils' did not give up and Alejandro Garnacho scored a sensational goal with Flekken rooted to the spot. Substitute Amad Diallo set up a tense final few minutes after seeing his left-footed effort go through the legs of Flekken, however, the home side held out for a deserved win. The result sees Brentford move up to ninth place in the Premier League table as Thomas Frank's side look to bring European football to West London next season. For United, they suffer a 16th league defeat of the season and remain in 15th place. Ruben Amorim's side will now turn their attention to Thursday UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg tie against Athletic Club. Brentford's clinical finishing was reflected through an xG of 2.57, whereas Manchester United's ability to finish was highlighted through an xG of 1.50. Thank you for reading and take care!
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:58FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 4-3 MANCHESTER UNITED
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:54Goal Amad Diallo Traoré
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:54The home supporters are celebrating here as their team looks to claim all three points against the Red Devils.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:53We will have seven minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:53CHANCE FOR OBI! The youngster manages to find some space in the Brentford penalty area before firing in a shot, but sees his effort well blocked by Van Den Berg for a corner kick.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:50Mbeumo wants a goal here as he plays a nice give and go with the substitute Thiago just outside the Manchester United penalty area, before seeing his opportunity taken away by the United defence.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:49Garnacho has scored his sixth goal in the Premier League this season, netting for the first time since 13th April 2025 against Newcastle United. For Eriksen, that was his second assist in the Premier League this season.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:42Assist Christian Dannemann Eriksen
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:41Goal Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:40Substitution Keane William Lewis-Potter Gustavo Nunes Fernandes Gomes
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:40Substitution Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard Igor Thiago Nascimento Rodrigues
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:39Substitution Michael Olabode Kayode Kristoffer Vassbakk Köpp Ajer
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:39Wissa has scored his 18th goal in the Premier League this season. He has now scored in his last four games in the competition (four goals in total), his longest streak in his career.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:35Substitution Tyler Fredricson Victor Jörgen Nilsson Lindelöf
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:33Assist Michael Olabode Kayode
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:31Substitution Kevin Schade Rico Antonio Henry
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:30Goal Kevin Schade
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:30GOOD CHANCE! Eriksen has had a major impact on this game since coming on. The Dane delivers a cross towards the far post, which flies over the head of Kayode and into the path of Amass, but the youngster sees his effort flash over Flekken's crossbar!
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:27Both sets of fans are cheering their team on in what has been a captivating second half. Diallo finds acres of space on the right flank before teeing up Garnacho just outside the penalty area but the Argentina international sees his effort blocked.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:26Substitution Yehor Yarmoliuk Mathias Jensen
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:25Another couple of chances for United come and go. Firstly, Eriksen delivers a teasing cross into the Brentford penalty area, but Obi is unable to get any real connection to the ball. The Bees clear their lines but Yoro reclaims possession before passing to Eriksen, who fires high over Bayindir's crossbar.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:22Brentford have been lively on both flanks in this game, which is highlighted by the fact that they have attempted 18 crosses in this match, higher than their season average of 17.6 in the Premier League.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:21GOOD BLOCK! This time the Red Devils break forward with Garnacho on the left-hand side before he tees up Obi in the middle of the Brentford penalty area. However, the former Arsenal youth forward sees his shot blocked by the Brentford defence!
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:19SO CLOSE! It's another Kayode throw-in which causes mayhem in the United penalty area with Collins' flicking a header towards the back post but Wissa is unable to divert the ball into the United goal!
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:16Substitution Mason Tony Mount Christian Dannemann Eriksen
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:15The away side have started the second half much better. Diallo makes a driving run towards goal on the right-hand side of the pitch but is unable to get past Lewis-Potter.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:13CHANCE! Garnacho makes a darting run on the left flank before delivering a teasing cross in the penalty area. Mount connects with the cross but sees his effort blocked by Collins. The former Chelsea midfielder has another chance but sees his tame shot safely collected by Flekken.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:10Yellow Card Alejandro Garnacho Ferreyra
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:10Kayode has been a threat with his long throw-ins. The Italian has caused a threat in the Manchester United penalty area with Ruben Amorim's side struggling to deal with the set piece.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:05We are back underway for the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:04Substitution Luke Paul Hoare Shaw Leny Olivier Yoro
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:04Substitution Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu Larsson Amad Diallo Traoré
Brentford vs Manchester United
15:01Brentford's clinical finishing in the first half is reflected through an xG of 1.08, whereas Manchester United's lack of cutting edge in the final third is highlighted through an xG of 0.47.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:59The half-time whistle blows at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford head into the break with a 2-1 lead over Manchester United. The Bees started the game with urgency and almost scored in the opening few minutes after Luke Shaw almost scored an own-goal before Kevin Schade fired over Altay Bayindir's crossbar. However, the away side took the lead after a low pass from Alejandro Garnacho on the left flank was met by Mason Mount in the penalty area. Shortly afterwards, the Bees equalised after Shaw put the ball into his own net after getting a heavy touch on Mikkel Damsgaard's shot. The Bees did not rest on their laurels and found a second after an exquisite cross from Christian Norgaard on the right flank was met by Schade's powerful header. To make matters worse for Ruben Amorim, Matthijs de Ligt went off injured after colliding with Yoane Wissa and was replaced with Harry Maguire. The Opta predictor currently has Thomas Frank's side as overwhelming favourites to take the three points here with a 76% chance.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:51HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 2-1 MANCHESTER UNITED
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:50CHANCE FOR UNITED! Mount makes a driving run towards the Brentford goal on the right flank before firing a low cross towards the penalty area, but Garnacho is unable to convert! That was the perfect chance to equalise!
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:48We will have three minutes of additional time at the end of the first half.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:47WHAT A SAVE! THAT COULD HAVE BEEN 3-1! From the resulting free-kick, Damsgaard delivers a cross from the right-hand side which is headed towards goal by Norgaard, but Bayindir saves with his chest! I do not think the Turkey international knew much about that save!
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:44SAVE! Brentford are looking for a third here! Lewis-Potter plays a delightful long ball towards Schade on the right flank before the German international heads into the penalty area before firing a fierce effort with his right foot, however Bayindir parries the shot away!
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:44Yellow Card Manuel Ugarte Ribeiro
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:41Schade has scored his ninth goal in the Premier League this season. The German international was assisted by Norgaard, who has assisted his third goal in the league this season.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:36Substitution Matthijs de Ligt Jacob Harry Maguire
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:35Assist Christian Thers Nørgaard
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:34Goal Kevin Schade
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:34That own-goal from Shaw means Brentford have scored in their last four Premier League games. The Bees started this game well and deserved their equaliser.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:28Own goal Luke Paul Hoare Shaw
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:27Brentford are trying to force something here. Yarmoliuk finds some space on the right-hand side of the United penalty area, before whipping in a cross which is well defended by the United defence.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:25For Mount, he has now scored two goals in six appearances in the Premier League against Brentford. His previous goal against the Bees also came at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:22That goal has knocked the stuffing out of Brentford as it came out of nowhere. The away side are dominating possession of the ball before Anthony Taylor stops play after a brief scuffle between Fredricson and Schade.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:21Importantly for Manchester United, the Red Devils have avoided defeat in their last 15 matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 1-3 loss to Manchester City on 3rd March 2024.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:19Manchester United have a record of W3, D2, L0 when scoring the opening goal away from home in the Premier League this season. For Brentford, the Bees have a record of W3, D1, L4 when conceding the opening goal at home in the Premier League this season.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:15Goal Mason Tony Mount
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:14Mbeumo shows some trickery outside the United penalty area before whipping a delivery with his right-foot, but Mount clears away for a corner. The resulting corner sees the Red Devils clear the danger away with Garnacho trying to start a counter attack, however the Argentina international has no support up front.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:13It should be noted that Brentford have won five of their last seven Premier League matches against teams below them in the table on the day of the game (D1 L1), though four of those five victories did come away from home.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:11This has been an encouraging start for the Bees. The home side is dominating possession of the ball with United happy to sit back and soak up the pressure. The away side needs to be careful here...
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:07ANOTHER CHANCE FOR BRENTFORD! The home side are looking dangerous here. Yarmoliuk finds some space just outside the Manchester United penalty area before whipping a ball towards the path of Schade, however the German blazes over Bayindir's crossbar! Brentford could have been 2-0 up!
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:06CLOSE! Lewis-Potter plays an exquisite long ball towards Schade, however Shaw intercepts and almost sees his header travel into his own net! Fortunately for the United defender, the ball spun away from the goal!
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:05The home fans are in a vocal mood, and they have every right to be. Wissa runs down the right flank before playing a through ball to Mbeumo, but Bayindir comes out to eradicate the threat.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:01We are underway for the first half at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford vs Manchester United
14:01The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in West London. The away side will be hoping their luck improves in the capital. The Red Devils have won just three of their last 21 Premier League away games against London sides (D5 L13), with all three of those victories coming against Fulham.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim makes a host of changes to his starting XI, with one eye on the UEFA Europa League semi-final second leg against Athletic Club. Tyler Fredricson, Harry Amass and Chido Obi are the notable inclusions, with former Arsenal youth forward Obi leading the attack in his first senior start. Andre Onana is replaced in goal with Altay Bayindir coming in.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30Thomas Frank names the same starting XI that started in the 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest. Brazilian Igor Thiago is named on the bench, having not featured for the Bees since their 4-2 win over Newcastle United in December 2024. In attack, Brentford have Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa starting with both players having scored 11 Premier League goals on home soil this season, the joint most by a Bees player in a season, along with Ivan Toney in 2022-23.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund, Christian Eriksen, Leny Yoro, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Tom Heaton.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30MANCHESTER UNITED (3-4-2-1): Altay Bayindir; Luke Shaw, Matthijs de Ligt, Tyler Fredricson; Harry Amass, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu; Alejandro Garnacho, Mason Mount; Chido Obi.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30BRENTFORD SUBS: Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Mathias Jensen, Igor Thiago, Hakon Valdimarsson, Ben Mee, Kristoffer Ajer, Yunus Konak, Gustavo Nunes.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30BRENTFORD (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken; Keane Lewis-Potter, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Michael Kayode; Yehor Yarmoliuk, Christian Norgaard; Kevin Schade, Mikkel Damsgaard, Bryan Mbeumo; Yoane Wissa.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after recording an impressive 3-0 away win against Athletic Club in their UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg. An opening goal from Casemiro sent the Red Devils on their way before Dani Vivian received a red card in the 35th minute for a foul on Rasmus Hojlund in the penalty area. Bruno Fernandes dispatched the resulting spot-kick, before netting a second on the stroke of half-time. After scoring a dramatic additional-time equaliser against Bournemouth in last week’s Premier League fixture, United will be hoping to secure a victory this time around. The away outfit are winless in their last five Premier League matches (D2 L3), their worst run since April-May 2019 (also five). They have not gone six without a win since November-December 2015 under Louis van Gaal.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30Hosts Brentford return to action after recording a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in mid-week. A goal before half-time from Kevin Schade sent the Bees on their way before Yoane Wissa’s 70th-minute strike cemented an impressive victory over Champions League-chasing Forest. Brentford are currently unbeaten in four league games and Thomas Frank will be hoping the good form continues against today’s opponents. However, the Bees boss will be aware the home side have won just one of their last 12 meetings with the Red Devils in all competitions (D2 L9), a 4-0 home win in August 2022.
Brentford vs Manchester United
13:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Brentford and Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford vs Manchester United
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