Manchester United will be looking to give their Premier League top-four a boost when they make their way to West London to face Brentford. The Red Devils are currently seventh in the table. Five points behind fourth-placed West Ham United. Meanwhile, Brentford occupies 14 th position, 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
Team News
Brentford
- Brentford will be without Julian Jeanvier, David Raya, Charlie Goode and Josh Dasilva through injury. Mathias Jorgensen remains a doubt.
- Frank Onyeka is also missing due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations. However, Rico Henry returned from injury to feature in the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.
- Frank will be wary of overplaying Henry. So, Sergi Canos could come into the starting XI. Similarly, Mathias Jensen is pushing to replace Shandon Baptiste in the middle of the park. There will be no alterations in the final third of the field. Though, with Ivan Toney again being joined by Bryan Mbeumo.
Manchester United
- Paul Pogba remains on the sidelines for United with a thigh injury. Additionally, Eric Bailly is unavailable due to his involvement in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Aaron wan-Bissaka is also a doubt through illness. Also, Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to recover from a hip injury to return to the starting XI. As such, Marcus Rashford could be involved after missing out at the weekend due to a dead leg.
- Luke Shaw and Scott Mc Tominay are both available following one-game suspensions. Harry Maguire is in line to feature in the starting XI having been on the bench on Saturday.
- Anthony Elanga could keep his spot after he impressed against Aston Villa. Victor Lindelof, Alex Telles, Nemanja Matic and Edinson Cavani could potentially drop out of the side.
Predictions Analysis
This match has all the makings to be a brilliant game as Brentford will attack Manchester United in search of three points. Manchester United on the other hand will need to show improvement to triumph.
Our Predictions is Brentford 1-2 Manchester United
Possible Lineup
Brentford: Fernandez, Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock, Rasmussen, Janelt, Norgaard, Jensen, Canos, Toney, Mbeumo.
Manchester United: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, Mc Tominay, Elanga, Fernandes, Greenwood, Ronaldo.