Manchester United will have the opportunity to take advantage of their encouraging victory over Chelsea, earning their first consecutive Premier League victory this season. Reuben Amorim’s team travels to Brentford, which could be considered a grim match, considering the long-term transfer story that led to Brian Mbeumo heading to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils will be forced to make at least two changes from that victory over Chelsea, when Casemiro was sent off. He was stopped due to a lunchtime conflict on Saturday, and Amorim will need to find Bruno Fernandez as his new partner in the middle. The head coach also confirmed that Amado is not available as he is given a caring leave due to the death of his family.
Here, the Express Sports Writer names the lineup for the match and explains why…
Jack McCain
A trip to GTECH has been one of the toughest tests in the Premier League since Brentford was promoted, but without Thomas Frank, Brian M Beumo, Joannewissa and Christian Norgaard, the bees may not be used to them.
Senne Lammens had to make his debut at some point, and with a threat to Brentford’s set-piece, this may be the time to rule out Altay Bayindir. Harry Maguire wasn’t too wrong with Chelsea, but the Yolo de Ligut Show appears to be the three favorites of Amorim and they should get another runout.
While playing Cobbie Mine alongside Bruno Fernandez might be at odds with Amorim’s plans, Manuel Ugarte is disappointed with every appearance this season, and the skipper needs some support in the middle.
It may seem tough to drop Benjamin Sesco, but he still needs time to adjust to British football. Starting Rasmus Hojlund every week was of little use for his confidence, and Mason Mount started the season very bright. A Slovenian sense attacked his tired legs for the last 30 minutes, scoring his first goal.
My Team (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, de ligt, Shaw; Dalot, Fernandes, Mainoo, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount, Cunha
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Archie Griggs
They say you shouldn’t change the winning team, but after Casemiro is sent against Chelsea, United have no choice. His most likely alternative is Manuel Ugarte. This means that Cobbie Mine could be entrusted to the bench again.
As Senne Lanmens is ready to win his Premier League debut, another change could be made in the goal. Altay Bayindir failed to propose a compelling case, but it’s no surprise to see him falling in favor of United’s summer signature.
Diogo Dalot is facing a late fitness test and could replace Noussair Mazraoui if they’re not ready to start. The rest of the side essentially chooses itself, but Lenny Yoro could be recalled in place of back three Harry Maguire.
My Team (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yolo, de ligt, Shaw; Mazrawi, Ugarte, Fernandez, Dolgue. Mbuemo, Cunha; Sesco.
Amos Murphy
After a strange match against Chelsea, Reuben Amorim, who has seen both sides play at least 45 minutes with 10 men, is hoping for a more routine afternoon to Brentford.
There’s talk that Senne Lammens can be guided to the first XI, but Harry Maguire may have done enough to keep his spot off. United should also be boosted by the return of Matheus Cunha. This means Red Devils can start the match again with all three summer signatures in the offense.
My team (3-4-2-1): Lammens; de ligt, Maguire, Shaw; Mazrawi, Ugarte, Fernandez, Dolgue. Mbeumo, Sesko, Cunha
