In the eighth round of the English Premier League, Manchester United faced Brentford in a crucial match for Erik ten Hag, as a loss could have jeopardized his position as manager.
The home side looked solid and aimed to control the game, but they conceded a goal just before halftime. However, the Dutch coach inspired a turnaround during the break, and the Red Devils equalized quickly after the restart, thanks to Garnacho.
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United maintained their pressure and were rewarded midway through the second half when Bruno Fernandes set up Rasmus Højlund, who netted his first goal of the Premier League season.
In the closing minutes, Manchester United held on for a well-deserved victory, temporarily climbing to 10th place in the league table, at least until Monday.
