Brentford vs Man United LIVE: Latest Premier League updates

Premier League Preview – Week 2

Manchester United travel to Brentford in the Premier League’s late kick-off looking to bounce back after a damaging home loss to Brighton to kick off the Erik ten Hag era at Old Trafford. In Brentford, they face another side with a specific philosophy already embedded with Thomas Frank’s side fighting back to earn a point at Leicester in the opening weekend of the season.

Ten Hag is optimistic there will be more signings to strengthne the Red Devils, with the Frenkie de Jong saga rumbling on and no resolution in sight for his deferred wages at the Camp Nou. Although talks continue to sign Adrien Rabiot from Juventus. Cristiano Ronaldo appears set to stay for another season, despite pushing for a move arlier this summer, and the Portuguese could factor into Ten Hag’s starting line-up with last week’s performance failing to suggest an immediate recall is not justified. while Marcus Rashford is linked with a move away as Paris Saint-Germain reignite their interest in the England forward.

“When Manchester United is not performing, not winning, that’s normal,” Ten Hag said while assessing the atmosphere at the club. “I would be more in panic when there wasn’t panic because we have to win. That is the demand. Still, I would say panic isn’t the right word. It’s more like, ‘Come on, we have to act’. We have to think bright and do the right things.”Follow all the build-up and live updates from the Brentford Community Stadium below:

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What does Erik ten Hag want in a striker at Manchester United?

When Marnix Kolder was playing in a side managed by Erik ten Hag, his role was fairly uncomplicated. “I was the ‘escape’,” he told The Independent earlier this year. “When the ball was pressured at the back, the long ball from the keeper or the central defender came to me. I don’t know the word in English – a coat stand? The “kapstok”. It’s a typical word in Dutch. The big person they can play the balls to, then you play to the midfielders or to the side.”

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Premier League latest scores

PENALTY! Aaron Ramsdale clips Jamie Vardy, it’s a penalty for Leicester.

VAR overturns the penalty, no complaint from Ramsdale, but the Gunners get away with it. Still 2-0.

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Premier League latest scores: Phil Foden makes it 3-0 to Man City

Bournemouth with a rude awakening to life back in the Premier League.

Foden with the third, De Bruyne with the assist, this is all too easy. 3-0.

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Premier League latest scores: Gabriel Jesus doubles Arsenal’s lead over Leicester

An inswinging corner from Arsenal and it causes havoc for Leicester.

Great movement from Gabriel Jesus, little flick, and it’s 2-0.

Arsenal cruising at the Emirates.

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Premier League latest scores: Kevin De Bruyne doubles Man City lead

De Bruyne gives Man City a two-goal cushion, a long afternoon for Bournemouth ahead.

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Arsenal 1-0 Leicester: Gabriel Jesus celebrates opener

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Premier League latest scores: Arsenal take lead over Leicester (Gabriel Jesus)

GOAL! Gabriel Jesus gives Arsenal the lead over Leicester.

A delicious finish, the Brazilian is off the mark.

The Emirates Stadium erupts, the start of what promises to be a sensational spell in north London. 1-0.

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Premier League latest scores: Man City take lead over Bournemouth (Gundogan)

Arsenal under pressure early against Leicester, with Wesley Fofana driving forward from right centre-back.

He must do better when he collects the ball, rushing the finish as Ramsdale crowds him.

Gundogan scores! Some nice interplay with Haaland, and the German is sent through on goal, smart finish. 1-0 to City!

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Premier League latest scores

We’ll bring you the latest scores around the Premier League as we build up to the late kick-off at the Brentford Community Stadium.

Armstrong one on one for Saints, but Llorente takes everything with a last-ditch challenge to save Leeds. VAR has a look, no penalty! Did he take the man first, then the ball?

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Brentford boss Thomas Frank excited to face ‘brilliant’ Erik ten Hag

Thomas Frank has hailed Manchester United’s new manager Erik ten Hag as “brilliant” and admitted he is looking forward to a reunion with Christian Eriksen when the Red Devils travel to Brentford on Saturday.

United suffered a surprise defeat to Brighton on the opening weekend of the season, after putting in a below-par performance at Old Trafford.

The Bees go into the match off the back of a comeback 2-2 draw at Leicester where they fought back from two goals behind to secure the point.

However, Frank does not believe there is a good time to play United.

“I don’t think there is an ideal time,” the Bees manager said. “In general I don’t believe in if it’s a perfect situation to play them in or a bad situation to play them in.