A 0-0 draw at Aston Villa was enough for Erik ten Hag to avoid the sack over the international break. With his most heavily rumoured replacement now snapped up by the FA will he begin turning things around, or will United’s new bosses be forced into a big decision?
Man Utd vs Brentford Betting Tips
- Brentford to score first @ 7/4 with bet365 - Add to Betslip
- Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime @ 5/2 with bet365 - Add to Betslip
- Ethan Pinnock over 0.5 shots on target @ 9/2 with bet365
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Can United prevent another Brentford fast show?
Brentford have scored the opening goal in five consecutive Premier League matches, while they’ve made a habit out of lightning-fast starts in recent games.
The Bees have scored within 90 seconds of kick-off in four straight matches. They went on to notch five goals in a victory over Wolves in their last game before the international break, so the Red Devils should be wary of the visitors’ threat.
The hosts have scored only five goals in their seven matches, losing to nil in their last two home league games. They’ve gone three Premier League outings without a goal, so Brentford to score first jumps out at 7/4.
Man Utd vs Brentford Tip 1: Brentford to score first @ 7/4 with bet365
Mbeumo can cause problems
With Brentford likely to attack from the off at Old Trafford, Bryan Mbeumo stands out as a great anytime goalscorer option. The forward has taken the goalscoring burden after Ivan Toney’s departure and he has six goals in seven matches this season.
The forward has scored in each of his last three league appearances, netting within a minute against Tottenham and West Ham. With United coming in as favourites, Mbeumo is a great price to score anytime. Given the Bees’ track record of fast starts, he’s also worth a look at 8/1 to score first.
Man Utd vs Brentford Tip 2: Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime @ 5/2 with bet365
Pinnock offers tempting value
Brentford are expected to create chances in this trip, but they won’t all fall to Mbeumo. Last time out defender Ethan Pinnock had three shots, with two of them on target. The defender was among the scorers in that big win over Wolves and he is a real set-piece threat.
Pinnock also had two efforts on target in Brentford’s visit to Manchester City, with all three of his shots coming from set-piece opportunities. The Bees will likely use that as another avenue to goal in this trip, so Pinnock’s price of 9/2 for a shot on target appeals.
Keeping the Brentford fast-start theme going, Pinnock is also a huge 50/1 to score the opening goal at Old Trafford.
Man Utd vs Brentford Tip 3: Ethan Pinnock over 0.5 shots on target @ 9/2 with bet365