Overview
- Manchester United, playing Monday at Old Trafford, won 2-1 with goals from Casemiro in the 11th minute and Benjamin Sesko before halftime, while Mathias Jensen scored late for Brentford.
- Lisandro Martínez was absent due to a three-match ban from a red card against Leeds, which forced changes in defense.
- Harry Maguire’s header across goal set up Casemiro’s close-range opener.
- The result lifts United to 61 points in third place, strengthening their hold on a Champions League berth.
- Brentford arrived after four straight draws and remain ninth on 48 points, with West Ham up next before a trip to Manchester City.