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Brentford welcome Manchester United to London in a high-stakes fixture for both sides: the hosts looking to end their three-game winless run in the top flight, while Ruben Amorim’s side are still hunting for their first back-to-back Premier League wins under the Portuguese.
Keith Andrews’ Bees are 17th in the league, only one point clear of relegation after a tricky start to the season, but can look to their recent history against Man United for inspiration: a dramatic 4-3 victory last season and a 4-0 hammering in 2022-23.
The Red Devils meanwhile are fresh from a 2-1 win over Chelsea – one of their best since Amorim took over in November – and bidding to put an end to their poor run against fellow mid-table sides.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Brentford vs Manchester United?
Brentford host Manchester United at the Gtech Stadium, London on Saturday 27 September, with kick-off at 12.30pm.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the UK can watch the action live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, and its streaming platform discovery+, which offers subscriptions from £30.99 per month.
Confirmed line-ups
Brentford XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Van den Berg, Collins, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard; Ouattara, Schade, Thiago.
Man United XI: Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha, Sesko.
Team news
Brentford boss Keith Andrews makes two changes to the side that lost 3-1 to Fulham last time out. In defence, Ethan Pinnock and Keane Lewis-Potter make way, as Aaron Hickey comes in at right-back and the Bees move to a back four.
Dango Ouattara replaces Pinnock, with the club’s record signing forming part of a front three for the hosts.
For United, Ruben Amorim makes three changes to the side that beat Chelsea last week.
Diogo Dalot replaces Noussair Mazraoui at right wing-back, while in midfield the suspended Casemiro makes way for Manuel Ugarte.
In the attacking positions, Amad is replaced by Matheus Cunha.