Manchester United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news
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Manchester United host Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday night, looking to secure Champions League qualification.
Michael Carrick has transformed the mood at the club since his appointment in January. The Red Devils have collected twenty-eight points in 2026, more than any other top-flight side. That said, they face a resilient Brentford team currently chasing European football under Keith Andrews.
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The Bees are looking to complete their first league double over United since the 1936-37 campaign. United were relegated that year, but they currently sit comfortably in third place this season. However, they have lost their last two league meetings against the London side. Carrick’s men need just six more points to guarantee a top-four finish.
Manchester United vs Brentford – Match preview and team news
- Date: Monday, 27 April 2026
- Kick-off: 20:00 BST
- Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Referee: Chris Kavanagh
- VAR: James Bell
- Last Meeting: Brentford 3–1 Manchester United (27 September 2025, Premier League)
Team news
Manchester United
Harry Maguire is available for selection after serving a red-card suspension. Lisandro Martinez remains banned, while Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro are sidelined with injuries. Patrick Dorgu has returned to individual training but will not feature tonight. Carrick may hand a debut to eighteen-year-old Jim Thwaites following his recent inclusion in the senior squad.
Brentford
Keith Andrews confirmed that Jordan Henderson, Vitaly Janelt, and Rico Henry remain unavailable. They are back on the grass but have not yet joined the main group. Fábio Carvalho and Antoni Milambo will miss the rest of the season with ACL injuries. Josh Dasilva and Kaye Furo also continue their recoveries away from the first team.
Form
Manchester United
United have scored in twenty-one consecutive league matches, their best run since Alex Ferguson retired. They faced seventeen more shots than they had themselves during the recent 1-0 win at Chelsea. Carrick’s side currently lead the division for shots on target per ninety minutes.
Brentford
The Bees have drawn their last five Premier League matches. Since losing to Brighton in February, they haven’t trailed for a single minute in the top flight. Igor Thiago has been the star of the attack with twenty-four goals in all competitions.
Predicted lineups
Manchester United Predicted XI: Lammens, Dalot, Heaven, Maguire, Shaw, Mainoo, Casemiro, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo
Brentford Predicted XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Jensen, Yarmolyuk, Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago
How to watch Manchester United vs Brentford?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. The fixture is also available for streaming via the HBO Max app.
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