Brentford revived their European aspirations with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Manchester United at the Gtech Community Stadium, staging a thrilling comeback after being a goal down.
The match began with United in control as Mason Mount opened the scoring for the visitors. Mount’s second goal for the club came after a brilliant cross from Alejandro Garnacho, which he expertly finished into the back of the net.
However, Brentford quickly found their footing and responded just moments later. Captain Mikkel Damsgaard delivered a cross that deflected off United’s Luke Shaw, which resulted in an equalizer for the Bees.
The home side took the lead for the first time in the match just six minutes later, though the goal was met with controversy. Kevin Schade, in outstanding form, rose to meet a cross and delivered a powerful header for his 10th goal of the season.
United’s players voiced complaints, claiming that Matthijs de Ligt had been injured earlier in the play, but the goal stood, putting Brentford ahead.
Schade would add another goal to his tally in the 70th minute, again with a header, this time from a well-placed Bryan Mbeumo cross. Brentford weren’t done yet. Michael Kayode showcased impressive footwork, slicing through United’s defense before setting up Yoane Wissa, who made no mistake in putting the ball into the net for a commanding 4-1 lead.
Despite being on the back foot, United fought hard to salvage something from the game. Garnacho’s stunning long-range strike in the 80th minute reduced the deficit to 4-2. In injury time, Amad Diallo added another goal for United, making it 4-3, but it proved to be too little, too late, as Brentford held firm to secure all three points.
The win moves Brentford up to 9th in the league table, just one point behind 8th-placed Bournemouth. In contrast, United finds themselves struggling in 15th place with 39 points from 35 matches.
