For a team that has been through so much this season, Manchester United showed character as they were able to recover from a bad first-half performance against Brentford.

Manchester United should have been blown away in the first half by Brentford, but they stayed in the game all thanks to David De Gea.

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You cannot dominate every match in the Premier League. Sometimes you just have to stay in the game and find ways to score, and Manchester United did exactly that yesterday.

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MATCH SUMMARY

Manchester United displayed a clinical edge to defeat Brentford 3-1 in their Premier League clash at Brentford Community Stadium. The home side were guilty of missing great chances in the first half. They paid the price in the second period as the Red Devils found their form in front of goal.

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Anthony Elanga opened the scoring with a composed touch and header before Mason Greenwood converted following a swift break. Marcus Rashford arrived off the bench to secure three points and end his 11-game goal drought. Ivan Toney scored a late consolation for Brentford.

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Manchester United Players Deserve Credit

Their efficiency in front of the goal gave them a win, and the whole team deserves credit for that. A performance like last night could kickstart Manchester United’s second half of the season. With key matches coming at an important time of the season, Manchester United needed that. Bruno Fernandes was at his best yesterday and that can only be good news for the fans.

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Cristiano Ronaldo looked unimpressed after being substituted yesterday. However, a 3-1 win away from home in the Premier League will boost the team’s confidence. Hopefully, Paul Pogba’s return will also add spice to the team as we head into the business end of the season.