Brentford vs Manchester United – Gameweek 6 Preview

The opening fixture of Gameweek 6 takes us to the Gtech Community Stadium, where Brentford host Manchester United in what has become a fiercely contested clash in recent years.

The last meeting between these two sides produced a seven-goal thriller, with Brentford securing the victory. On that occasion, now-Manchester United winger Bryan Mbeumo was lining up for the opposition.

Much has changed since then at Brentford, with long-serving manager Thomas Frank departing and Keith Andrews taking the reins.

Life under Andrews has been far from smooth, with Brentford managing just one win all season. They sit just a point clear of the relegation zone, and defensive frailties have been a particular concern — conceding 10 goals in five matches, including three in last weekend’s defeat to London rivals Fulham.

Manchester United arrive in West London buoyed by a hard-fought victory over Chelsea, a result that injected much-needed optimism into their campaign. The match was anything but straightforward for Ruben Amorim, with both sides reduced to ten players. Trevor Chalobah’s 80th-minute header threatened another late collapse, something United fans have become accustomed to, but Amorim’s men held firm to claim three valuable points.

Even so, United remain winless in their last seven Premier League away games and have not claimed victory at the Gtech in their last three visits. Their last away win over Brentford came in January 2022, during a season in which they completed a league double over the Bees, something they had only previously achieved once, back in the 1938–39 season.

Team News

• Manchester United: Casemiro is suspended following his red card against Chelsea. Amad Diallo is unavailable due to a family matter, while Noussair Mazraoui remains sidelined after the international break. Lisandro Martínez is still recovering from a long-term cruciate ligament injury.

• Brentford: Reiss Nelson is a doubt through illness, while Gustavo Hamer will miss out after suffering a hamstring injury.

A win would be significant for both sides, offering each manager valuable breathing room after a stuttering start to the season. With pressure mounting on both Amorim and Andrews, all eyes will be on the Gtech Community Stadium for Saturday’s 12:30 kickoff.