In the match that closed the 34th round of the English Premier League, Manchester United hosted Brentford at home and secured an important victory. The game at Old Trafford was dominated by the hosts and finished 2-1.
From the very start, the Red Devils took control. Casemiro opened the scoring on the 11th minute to put the team ahead. At the end of the first half, Sesko struck again, extending the lead to two goals.
In the second half, Brentford tried to keep things interesting through counterattacks. Jensen pulled one back on the 87th minute, but the visitors ran out of time and the hosts held on.
Bruno Fernandes was the standout performer in this match. With another assist, he brought his tally to 19 assists for the season, bringing him very close to the record of 20 set by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne.
Premier League. Round 34
Manchester United – Brentford 2:1
April 27, Old Trafford
Goals: Casemiro (11), Sesko (43) – Jensen (87).
Manchester United – Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw (Yoro, 74), Casemiro, Mainoo, Fernandes, Mbeuma (Mount, 74), Diallo (Mazraoui, 46), Sesko (Zirkzee, 88).
Brentford – Kelleher, van den Berg, Collins, Jensen, Kayode, Lewis-Potter, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard, Schade (Nelson, 73), Wissa, Thiago.
As a result, Manchester United under Carrick raised their points tally to 61 and strengthened their 3rd-place position. The team has virtually guaranteed a Champions League spot and can officially confirm it in the next round.
Brentford, with 48 points, remained in 9th place, reducing their chances of finishing higher.
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