Manchester United vs Brentford live updates: Marcus Rashford gives ...

A spirited second-half display from Frank's side but United did enough to preserve their lead and hold on to the three points.

It was an encouraging display from Ten Hag's side, who end a streak of three league games without a goal after their talisman Rashford broke the deadlock in the first half.

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A foul from Toney while challenging the ball relieves the pressure on United, and that will most likely be that.

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They win a free-kick inside their own half and Raya will have one final punt forward...

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Dasilva attempts to weave his way into the United area, but he's stopped in his tracks.

United's clearance lands as far as Toney on the edge of the box, and the Brentford forward attempts a nonchalant chip that almost catches out De Gea, but it lands on the roof of the net.

Shades of Eric Cantona against Sunderland there, but the England international just put too much on it to threaten De Gea.

Can Brentford find a late equaliser?

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Ten Hag's side are able to win a corner after Pinnock nods away Fernandes' cross. They're in no hurry to take the set-piece and Fernandes plays it short.

The ball is eventually worked towards the Brentford penalty area but the move breaks down.

Raya holds on to the ball as he waits for his teammates to move up the pitch.

Brentford will have to throw the proverbial kitchen sink if they are to get anything from the game.

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Lindelof is the substitute to come on in place of Antony.

Ten Hag is clearly looking to close this game out as Brentford have the upper hand in the latter stages of this game.

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It's a little bit anxious around Old Trafford, as Schade and Hickey combine to threaten the United defence.

It's cleared away initially but Hickey drives at Malacia again and is able to win his side a corner.

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A sublime ball from Fernandes sets Rashford away in acres of space.

Jansson does well to hold off the United forward, and Rashford lays it off to Fred.

His effort is disappointing, however, as the substitute blazes it over the bar — much to the frustration of the Old Trafford crowd.

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Brentford's tactical switch and energetic substitutions, along with United's attempts to push for a second goal, is stretching both defences and creating plenty more space on the pitch.

You can sense the tension among the Old Trafford crowd, however, as Brentford are seeing plenty more of the ball in this half.

Thomas Frank is really rolling the dice.

Looks like he is about to bring on Hickey and Wissa which makes me think Brentford's shape will switch to a 3-4-3 or 4-3-3.

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Fred comes on in place of Sabitzer for his 200th United appearance. The Brazilian has been United's most-used substitute this season, coming off the bench 23 times.

Sancho also makes way for Martial. The switch sees Rashford move out to the left with Martial taking up the central position up front.

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That is Brentford's best chance of the match!

Toney finds Schade in space, who races through on goal with only De Gea to beat.

Having seen four goals put past him in August, De Gea doesn't seem in any mood to budge tonight.

He stands his ground to make the all-important save from Schade's effort to maintain United's advantage.

A brilliant touch from Baptsite to control Pinnock's long throw.

But McTominay throws himself to make a vital block to preserve United's lead.

The substitutes are making an instant impact.

Schade and Dasilva are instantly involved to force a clearance from McTominay in the area.

Long throw from Pinnock incoming...

Damsgaad, Mbuemo and Jensen are the trio to make way.

Dasilva, Schade and Baptsite come on.

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Can United score a second? Well, they're doing everything they can.

This time it is Sabitzer with the chance. He links up well with Rashford before letting his shot fly.

It's hit with plenty of power but it is at a comfortable angle for Raya, who catches it gratefully.

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Rashford ties Jansson up in knots on the left flank, cutting inside before flicking the ball back down the channel.

He almost creates an opening but his delivery is blocked away for a corner.

What a joy the England international is to watch when he's in this mood.

Just a quick word on Malacia, who has been excellent since coming on.

Many thought United might be in trouble with Shaw coming off, but Malacia has not put a foot wrong so far in this game.

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That is lazy play from De Gea and he is nearly punished!

United take their goal-kick short, and Martinez passes it back to De Gea.

The United shotstopper controls it on his six-yard area before attempting a clearance, but the onrushing Toney manages to get in the way.

The ball, however, deflects wide of the United goal to spare De Gea's blushes.