Man Utd secured a 2-1 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday night, a result that leaves Champions League football at Old Trafford all but guaranteed. Michale Carrick\u2019s men were not as sharp after the interval, and Mathias Jensen\u2019s late screamer put Brentford back in contention, but United held on to claim three points.<\/p>\n
The win was United\u2019s sixth in seven home matches under Carrick. With four games remaining, they sit third and hold an 11-point advantage over Brighton in sixth, making a top-five finish appear effectively secured.<\/p>\n
Bruno Fernandes again drove United\u2019s creativity. With his assist for the second goal he is one shy of matching Thierry Henry and Kevin De Bruyne\u2019s Premier League single-season assist record of 20. He created four chances in the first half alone and is widely expected to break the mark, a form that could translate into the Premier League Player of the Season award.<\/p>\n
Casemiro scored United\u2019s opener, his ninth Premier League goal of the season, marking the best goalscoring campaign of his career. The performance emphasised “everything United will lose when he departs the club this summer, which is a lot.” Kobbie Mainoo and goalkeeper Senne Lammens also played important roles.<\/p>\n
It was a difficult night for Amad Diallo. He missed a presentable chance inside two minutes after Mainoo\u2019s run and then squandered further clear opportunities, including a tame header from close range and a goal ruled out for offside. Carrick substituted the 23-year-old at half-time.<\/p>\n
Player ratings (as provided):<\/p>\n
GK: Senne Lammens \u2014 7.5<\/p>\n
RB: Diogo Dalot \u2014 7.0<\/p>\n
CB: Harry Maguire \u2014 8.1<\/p>\n
CB: Ayden Heaven \u2014 7.4<\/p>\n
LB: Luke Shaw \u2014 7.4<\/p>\n
DM: Casemiro \u2014 8.9<\/p>\n
DM: Kobbie Mainoo \u2014 7.8<\/p>\n
RW: Bryan Mbeumo \u2014 7.3<\/p>\n
AM: Bruno Fernandes \u2014 8.2<\/p>\n
LW: Amad Diallo \u2014 6.5<\/p>\n
ST: Benjamin \u0160e\u0161ko \u2014 8.1<\/p>\n
Subs: Noussair Mazraoui 7.1, Leny Yoro 6.1, Mason Mount 6.4, Joshua Zirkzee N\/A. Subs not used: Altay Bay\u0131nd\u0131r (GK), Tyrell Malacia, Patrick Dorgu, Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee, Shea Lacey.<\/p>\n
Match statistics (selected): Possession 45% to 55%, Expected Goals 1.27 to 1.43, Total Shots 11 to 12, Shots on Target 6 to 4, Big Chances 3 to 2, Passing Accuracy 83% to 87%, Fouls 6 to 9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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