Manchester United don ease the pressure wey dey on their manager, Erik ten Hag, as dem come from behind to beat Brentford 2-1 for Old Trafford on Saturday.
Ten Hag, wey don dey under fire for United’s poor start to the season, had earlier on Friday talk say him no dey in danger of being sacked, calling rumors about him future “fairy tales and lies”. However, the Dutchman still dey fight to save him job after United’s worst start to a top-flight season since 1989-90.
Brentford take the lead in first-half stoppage time when Ethan Pinnock head in a corner kick. This goal spark furious reaction from Ten Hag, who receive yellow card for protesting about Matthijs de Ligt’s enforced absence to treat a bloodied head wound.
But United come alive in the second half. Alejandro Garnacho start United’s revival in the 47th minute with a superb volley from Marcus Rashford’s angled pass. Rasmus Hojlund then score the decisive second goal in the 62nd minute, taking Bruno Fernandes’ clever flick and clipping a composed finish over Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.
This victory mark United’s first win in six games across all competitions and only their third win in eight Premier League matches this season. Dem now sit 10th in the table ahead of an intriguing week, featuring a Europa League trip to Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and a visit to West Ham.
