Premier League
Brentford & Manchester United Battle A Draw
Brentford & Manchester United played out a dramatic 1-1 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until Kristoffer Ajer rescued a point for the Bees after Mason Mount had seemingly secured a late win for the Red Devils.
The game started with Brentford showing early dominance, with Ivan Toney hitting the post & Mathias Jørgensen coming close with a header. Despite United’s efforts to gain control, Brentford continued to create chances, with Mark Flekken making crucial saves to keep the hosts safe.
The second half saw a similar pattern, with both teams creating opportunities but struggling to find the breakthrough. Toney thought he had scored a well-taken volley, only for it to be ruled out for offside. United’s André Onana also made important saves to deny Brentford, while the woodwork came to the visitors’ rescue on more than one occasion.
As the match entered its final stages, Mason Mount appeared to have secured a late victory for United with his first goal for the club. However, Brentford’s never-say-die attitude saw them equalize as Kristoffer Ajer converted from Toney’s clever cut-back, earning a well-deserved point for the Bees, sending the home fans into jubilation.
The result extends the Bees’ unbeaten run to seven matches despite rattling in over 30 shots against a Red Devils outfit who flattered to deceive once more moving them five points clear of the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s hopes of a top-four finish took a hit as they dropped crucial points in the race for Champions League qualification.
