For this match Brentford lined up 352 with defenders Collins, Ajer, Zanka, wingbacks Lewis-Potter, Roerslev, midfielders Jensen, Janelt, Yarmoliuk, forwards Toney, Wissa
United played 4231 with Lindelof, Varane, Dalot, Wan-Bissaka at the back, McTominay, Mainoo at the back, Beefy at attacking midfielder, Garnacho, Rashford on the wings, and Højlund at the front.
Brentford are not far from the relegation zone now. They badly need to score at home. At the start of the game they did their best to press it. They always used double wing passes and let Tony and Wissa attack in the center. Although there were no shots on goal at the start, United were not in the fight Maguire's competition for the ball in the air was actually weak and Brentford had no problems with their tactics
United still use both wings for counter attacks. Recently, there has been a change in the playing style of Garnacho and Rashford. This depends largely on the changes in Garnacho. He is no longer confined to the right or left wing, but is free to change positions during the game. Depending on this, Rashford will move to the other side. At the moment, United's best winger is Garnacho, and giving him the freedom to change positions could really improve his attacking power!
After 23 minutes Brentford posted a straight pass for Tony to shoot at. They seemed ready for it and it soon turned into a siege. When United wanted to counter, they could convert it immediately after the defense. They could capitalize on Tony and Tony countering in the middle, hitting United directly in the gap around the waist, and had the opportunity to create chances from the middle of the first half onwards
Brentford clearly viewed this game as an end of season relegation battle and kept surging forward, completely destroying United's possession in midfield. Opening up free kicks in the first half alone allowed the keeper to open the ball up in the center. They did gain the midfield advantage. From the start of the first half Jays and Jays pretty much disappeared B fee and struggled to win the ball consistently from their packs
United replaced Varane and Maguire at the start of the second half. tenhag reacted very quickly. Brentford's ball up the wings in the first half was horrible. He had to catch up with Maguire quickly to stop the aerial ball pressure. Then United started making substitutions one by one. He replaced Garnacho and Antony in 59 minutes, Lindelof in 69 minutes, Lisandro Martinez who was injured earlier
