Eriksen and Maguire sidelined as Manchester United takes on Brentford. Can Brentford cause an upset? Match kicks off at 15:00 

Manchester United vs Brentford Premier League Match Preview

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Manchester United will be without the injured Christian Eriksen and Harry Maguire for their Premier League clash against Brentford on 7th October 2023. Eriksen is suffering from an ankle injury, while Maguire has a hamstring problem.

Brentford will also be without a few key players for the match. Ivan Toney is suspended after being found guilty of betting offences, while Kristoffer Ajer and David Raya are both injured.

Match Preview

Manchester United will be looking to get back to winning ways after their draw against Chelsea last weekend. Erik ten Hag's side have had a mixed start to the season, but they will be confident of beating a Brentford side who have also struggled for consistency.

Brentford will be looking to cause an upset at Old Trafford. Thomas Frank's side have a good record against Manchester United, having won two of their last three meetings.

STATS

• Manchester United have won 77 of their 120 Premier League meetings against Brentford.
• Brentford have only won two of their last 16 Premier League away games.
• Manchester United have scored at least two goals in each of their last five home games against Brentford.
• Brentford have kept a clean sheet in just one of their last ten Premier League games.

Manchester United are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bruno leading the line.

Brentford are also expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Mbeumo leading the line.

Tickets for the match are still available to purchase on the Manchester United website.

Manchester United are the favorites to win the match, but Brentford are a dangerous side that can cause problems for any team on their day. I predict a 2-1 win for Manchester United.

The match will kick-off at 15:00  on 7th October 2023.

The match will be live-streamed on NBC Sports in the United States and on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom.