Manchester United 2-1 Brentford: Player Ratings as Garnacho and Hojlund score in a win from behind for United

Manchester United hosted Brentford at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday, October 19 and secured a come-from-behind 2-1 win against The Bees.

Attempting to stick to their reputation of being fast starters, Brentford looked to grab an early lead and committed men forward. However, Manchester United seemed well-prepared to nullify their threat as they were solid at the back. Both teams attempted multiple shots in the first period but The Bees grabbed the lead late in the first half via Ethan Pinnock. United trailed 1-0 at the interval.

However, Alejandro Garnacho levelled the contest just two minutes after the restart as he capitalized on an assist from Marcus Rashford. Shortly after, Rasmus Hojlund completed the turnaround as he converted from an assist by Bruno Fernandes to make it 2-1. Manchester United showed composure and discipline as they held on to secure a vital win.

That said, let’s take a look at the player ratings for both teams.

Manchester United Player Ratings vs Brentford

Goalkeeper

Andre Onana – 7/10

Onana made just one save in a decent game for United.

Defenders

Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10

Dalot had a decent game as he won four duels and made three clearances.

Matthijs de Ligt – 7/10

De Ligt won five duels, making three clearances and three interceptions.

Jonny Evans – 6.5/10

He won four of his five duels, making four clearances and two tackles.

Lisandro Martinez – 7/10

He won four duels, making two clearances, two interceptions and three tackles.

Midfielders

Christian Eriksen – 7/10

Eriksen passed the ball with 95% accuracy, including four key passes and two crosses. He also won four duels.

Casemiro – 8/10

Casemiro showed glimpses of his Real Madrid days as he passed the ball with 84% accuracy, including four key passes. He also won 11 duels.

Bruno Fernandes – 8/10

Fernandes provided an assist for his team’s go-ahead goal. He played one other key pass and also attempted five shots, with two on target.

Forwards

Marcus Rashford – 7.5/10

Rashford provided an assist for Garnacho’s goal. He also played three other key passes and won two duels.

Rasmus Hojlund – 7.5/10

Hojlund scored to put his team 2-1 up in the second half. He also played one key pass and won seven duels.

Alejandro Garnacho – 8/10

The Argentine brought Manchester United back on level terms with a goal two minutes into the second half. He also won five duels and played two key passes.

Substitutes

Joshua Zirkzee – 6/10

He replaced Hojlund but could not make an impact on the game.

Manuel Ugarte, Victor Lindelof & Noussair Mazraoui – N/A

They came on late in the game and played less than 10 minutes so did not warrant a rating.

Manager

Erik ten Hag – 7.5/10

Ten Hag managed the game well and helped his team secure a crucial win.

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Brentford Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Goalkeeper

Mark Flekken – 9/10

Flekken made nine saves during the match and also played six long balls in a great performance for Brentford.

Defenders

Sepp van den Berg – 6.5/10

He had a decent game in defence for his team.

Nathan Collins – 7.5/10

He won nine duels, making seven clearances, two interceptions and two blocks.

Ethan Pinnock – 8/10

Pinnock scored in the fifth minute of added time in the first half to put Brentford 1-0 up. He also won six duels, making eight clearances and two interceptions.

Kristoffer Ajer – 6.5/10

Ajer had an average game at left back for Brentford.

Midfielders

Christian Norgaard – 7/10

Norgaard passed the ball with 88% accuracy and won six duels.

Vitaly Janelt – 6.5/10

Janelt had an average game for Brentford.

Bryan Mbeumo – 7.5/10

Mbeumo played two key passes, completed four dribbles and won seven duels for his team.

Forwards

Mikkel Damsgaard – 7/10

Damsgaard provided an assist for Brentford’s goal late in the first half. He played one key pass, completed three dribbles and won four duels.

Kevin Schade – 6/10

Schade had a poor game for his team against Manchester United.

Keane Lewis-Potter – 6/10

Lewis-Potter could also not make an impact in this game for his team.

Substitutes

Yoane Wissa – 6.5/10

Wissa replaced Lewis-Potter but could not influence the proceedings.

Fabio Carvalho – 6.5/10

He replaced Schade and put in a decent performance for his team.

Yehor Yarmoliuk – 6.5/10

He replaced Janelt and put in a decent performance.

Mads Roerslev – N/A

He played less than 10 minutes and hence did not warrant a rating.

Manager

Thomas Frank – 6.5/10

His team made a decent start but were unable to maintain their lead as they fell to a defeat.

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