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Thank you!
Thank you for joining me here today, a moment to smile for Manchester United fans in a poor season in general. Still lots to fight for, two games remaining.
Full Time!
Manchester United finish their final home game of the season with a win at Old Trafford. Three goals, Three points!
Two minutes of added time!
Man of the Match announced!
Sky Sports announce Cristiano Ronaldo as the man of the match for today's game.
Brentford Chance!
Josh Da Silva plays a through ball to Christian Eriksen who crossed to the feet of Ivan Toney who fails to control the ball and watches it flash past him.
Varane opens his account!
Varane scores his first Manchester United goal.
Less than 10 minutes to go of normal time
Less than 10 minutes to go here at Old Trafford, The hosts comfortably in control. Get involved in the debate! What's gone wrong for United this season? can you take many or any positives from it? Tweet us @Vavel and let us know!
Manchester United subs
Ralf makes a double-change with 15 minutes remaining...
A huge round of applause for @JuanMata8 as he comes off. Superb from El Mago! 🧙♂️#MUFC | #MUNBRE pic.twitter.com/5P9qSKNegS — Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 2, 2022
Brentford Subs
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🔴 3-0 🐝#MUNBRE #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/kze89JI04G — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) May 2, 2022
🔁 A double change with 20 to play
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) May 2, 2022
🔴 2-0 🐝#MUNBRE #BrentfordFC pic.twitter.com/o6Yjeq9JEA
Goal!
Raphael Varane meets a corner and shoots home off a Brentford player to get his first United goal!
United Sub
Nemanja Matić is replaced for his final home appearance by Fred.
Old Trafford rises to applaud the 33 year old.
VAR check complete
There will be no penalty.
Strong appeals for a Brentford penalty
The ball was hung into the United box from Henry and appeared to strike the hand of a United player. Check on going.
Brentford chance
Ivan Toney steals the ball off Telles in the box and his cross is deflected behind for a corner. The corner is cleared away by the head of Scott McTominay.
Ronaldo doubles the lead!
Goal!
No mistake from Ronaldo, sends Raya the wrong way and runs off to celebrate in front of the Stretford End.
Penalty for Manchester United!
Cristiano Ronaldo muscles his way into the Brentford box before being bought down by Henry, Ronaldo to take.
In search of that second goal
Brentford Chance
Christien Eriksen strikes a free kick from around 30 yards out but it is parried by David de Gea.
Manchester United chance!
Nemanja Matić floats a ball through the heart of the Brentford defence and finds Bruno Fernandes who runs through and shoots just wide of Raya's goal.
United chance!
Ronaldo is played in but his shot is well saved by David Raya
Second half underway
We're back underway at Old Trafford.
Half time
Manchester United go into the break one up. A good half from the Red Devils, lots to build on in the second.
No goal!
Ronaldo was deemed to be offside from Mata's pass. No goal, still 1-0
Goal!
Bruno Fernandes finds Juan Mata out wide who then sweeps a cross into Ronaldo who finishes into the back of the net!
Brentford chance!
Bryan Mbeumo works the ball well down the right hand side of the Manchester United defence before shooting into the side netting.
Man United chance!
Cristiano Ronaldo beautifully chops the ball in the box to Juan Mata who fires wide.
15 minutes till half time
Manchester United still leading Brentford by a goal to nil here. Get involved! Tweet us @Vavel and let us know if you think United can win this game.
Battling away!
Brentford chance!
Christian Eriksen's cross finds Ivan Toney who heads narrowly over.
Bruno opens the scoring!
Goal!
Manchester United open the scoring! Elanga finds Bruno Fernandes who converts home!
Chance for Manchester United
Ronaldo is found behind the Brentford defence but fails to control.
Kick off!
We are underway here at Old Trafford, Brentford get us started!
Brentford team news
🚨 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 🚨
🔙 Ajer and Norgaard return
Teams presented by @BlueJeansNet #BrentfordFC #MUNBRE pic.twitter.com/2Vl5uSSZxa — Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) May 2, 2022
Manchester United team news
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Braced for the Bees 👊#MUFC | #MUNBRE — Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 2, 2022
Live coverage
Kick off for this game isn't until 20:00 BST. Keep an eye out as we bring you team news an hour before kick off in this tie.
Join the debate, tweet us @Vavel and let us know how you're feeling ahead of tonight's game.
How to watch tonight's game
In the UK, tonight’s match will be live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event, with coverage on the former beginning at 7pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Key player for Brentford
Christian Eriksen has made a huge impact on this Brentford side since joining in January. A potential target for United this summer, he will be keen to make an impact on tonight's game.
Key player for United
Cristiano Ronaldo has to be the standout player for this tie. United's number seven has 17 goals and three assists so far this campaign.
History with these sides.
These two sides have met on 15 occasions. Manchester must be favourites as they have come out victorious on seven occasions, Brentford have won on five occasions, leaving a balance of three draws.
Today's officials
Chris Kavanagh will referee tonight's tie, Simon Bennett and Harry Lennard are his assistants.
David Coote is the fourth official and Paul Tierney is on VAR duties.
Brilliant Bees
Brentford have found a decent run of form recently, three wins in their previous five and enjoying a new bright style of play since the introduction of ex Tottenham player Christian Eriksen to the side in January.
Man United in poor form
No Manchester United fan will be proud to see their team currently occupying sixth place in the Premier League, eight points off top four. They have one win in their last five games, and will be looking to end the season on a high before Erik Ten Hag takes over in the summer.
Iconic Old Trafford
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This clash is to be played at Manchester United's Old Trafford, the largest ground in the Premier League, home to 74,140 fans on a match day.
Welcome
Hello there!
Welcome to Vavel UK's coverage of Manchester United v Brentford in the Premier League. My name is Dan George and I will provide you will live buildup in this exciting clash tonight in Manchester.
