Brentford vs Manchester United

The teams of Brentford and Manchester United will compete at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday afternoon in pursuit of their second Premier League win of the week.

On Thursday night the Bees secured a compact 2-0 triumph against Nottingham Forest but their opponents Manchester United dealt out severe consequences to Athletic Bilbao in the Basque Country.

Brentford produced four consecutive Premier League victories after their 2-1 loss to Newcastle United at Newcastle United stadium on April 2 that strengthened their standing to finish in the top half table and thus secure European competition.

At the City Ground the Bees won a pair of goals through Yoane Wissa and Kevin Schade to secure their first Premier League double victory since February.

Brentford maintains an 11th position in the Premier League table with four matches left in the 2024-25 season and Fulham is their closest challenger in eighth position for European spots.

The remaining home fixtures represent the West Londoners' best opportunity to secure European competition because Gtech Community Stadium has produced 34 goals in 17 matches with Liverpool (39), Manchester City (39) and Newcastle United (38) being the only clubs that have scored more at their stadiums.

The Premier League home goalscoring record belongs to Brentford due to the offensive partnership between Wissa and Mbeumo who scored a total of 35 goals after Toney's summer departure.

Manchester United’s Premier League woes continue as they extend their winless run to five games. Their last domestic victory came on March 16, when goals from Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho, and Bruno Fernandes secured a convincing win over Leicester City.

While the Europa League offers a potential route back to the Champions League, United’s dismal league form is impossible to ignore. They currently sit 14th—just three points above 17th-placed West Ham—and their away record is equally concerning. With only 18 goals in 17 away matches, they rank among the league’s weakest travelers, outperforming only Everton (12), Southampton (13), and Leicester (16) in attack on the road.

For a club of United’s stature, their struggles near the bottom of the table are alarming. If their domestic form doesn’t improve soon, even European success may not be enough to salvage their season.