The youthful offensive prowess helped the Red Devils secure a much-needed victory at Old Trafford following a ridiculous first-half conclusion.
After battling to keep his job over the international break, Erik ten Hag was in desperate need of a victory. Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho’s well-placed shots helped Manchester United overcome Brentford.
Ethan Pinnock’s header in the fifth minute of extra time in the first half was cancelled out by Garnacho’s volley early in the second half. The goal was hotly contested by United’s coaching staff as it occurred when Matthijs de Ligt was receiving treatment.
With a beautiful dinked finish, Hojlund gave United the lead, and United barely saw the game out to earn a third victory in eight Premier League games. Could this be the start of a great revival that will vindicate INEOS’ decision to keep faith in Ten Hag? If Garnacho and Hojlund keep this form up, then it just might be.
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