Premier League: United boost Champions League hopes

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 Manchester United 1 - 0 Brentford

Marcus Rashford scored his 28th goal of the season as Manchester United defeated Brentford with a controlled win at Old Trafford.

The Bees stunned Erik ten Hag's side back in August, storming to a 4-0 win. Who remembers that incredible match back in August.

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However, there was no sign of a repeat on a rain-soaked night in Manchester, as United's three-game scoreless run was broken expertly by Rashford.

The striker latched onto Marcel Sabitzer's knockdown in the 27th minute. He volleyed emphatically beyond David Raya from close range to secure a vital three points for his side. 

Brentford were surprisingly passive after being engaged in a 3-3 thriller with Brighton only four days prior and such an exertion was evident in Thomas Frank's charges. They were unusually subdued, registering only one effort on target.

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In contrast to their defeat against Newcastle, United started on the front foot against the below-par Bees. They forced a series of corners and presentable set-piece opportunities as the visitors attempted to sit in and stifle their hosts.

Man United 1 - 0 Brentford

What are Manchester United fans saying?

Liam, a Manchester United Season Ticket holder, told us: "It was a decent performance. A clean sheet and 3 points is what's important at the moment. With Casemiro and Eriksen due back soon, things are looking promising with the congested fixtures ahead."

Josh, another Man United fan, added: "The first hour was the best that we have played for a while. The last 30 minutes was all about holding on to the result and we did that comfortably."

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The YouTuber idkaname posted this on the highlights of the match. He said: "Sancho needs more credit! He played a wonderful game and brings awesome ideas to the game! He sees things. He gets his confidence back, I love to see it!"

Reaction from Brentford players and manager

Thomas Frank said: "We didn't hit the highest level first half. The second half, we were much more the team we know, we did everything we could to force the equaliser."

Mads Roerslev added: "We came here to win, and we’ll take the next game as we always do and go for the win again.”

Gavin, a Brentford fan, also gave his thoughts on the match. He said: "I was a bit disappointed with the performance at times. We didn't threaten them enough and we have proven this season that we can cause them a lot of problems."

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