Manchester United staged a comeback to defeat Brentford 2-1 at Old Trafford, easing the pressure on manager Erik ten Hag.
The win broke United’s goal drought and boosted morale at home.
United fell behind just before halftime when Ethan Pinnock headed in a goal while Matthijs de Ligt was off the field receiving treatment for a head injury.
However, the hosts responded quickly in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho ended United’s 316-minute Premier League goal drought with a stunning first-time strike from Marcus Rashford’s cross.
The decisive moment came in the 62nd minute when Rasmus Højlund latched onto a brilliant flicked pass from Bruno Fernandes and chipped the ball over Brentford’s goalkeeper Mark Flekken, securing the win for United.
While the match lacked the last-minute drama of Scott McTominay’s double a year ago, this victory is crucial for Ten Hag.
The Dutch manager, who has criticized the media for speculating about his future, saw his team climb from 14th place in the league, a result that provides much-needed positivity ahead of their Europa League clash against Fenerbahce.
