Specifically, referring to the remarkable double save by Andre Onana during extra time, there was further reason for satisfaction.
A fortnight after Manchester United’s recent win, they faced delays once more.
This recurrence followed a previous tardiness. After netting the equalizer, only Brentford stood between them.
During daylight saving time weekend, avoiding daytime robbery would have been possible had they been successful.
Mason Mount’s 96th-minute goal seemed to secure victory, but Kristoffer Ajer’s 99th-minute equalizer thwarted it.
United coach Steve McClaren signaled at his temples as Mount scored his debut goal. United’s concentration lapse was evident.
The likelihood of seizing opportunities for this United team is slim.
This occurrence was additional evidence for the season’s first seven months.
Despite this unusual outcome, it underscores United’s defeat by a team that has won just two of its last eighteen games.
At halftime, a Brentford supporter pondered, “Why aren’t we winning?” Such incidents were rare at the Community Stadium.
Similar sentiments might have been shared quietly as Brentford performed their lap of honor post-game.
Brentford attempted to score thrice, taking thirty-one shots on goal, all directed at United’s goal.
Before Boxing Day, Rasmus Hojlund appeared to be an inefficient striker.
Mount, scoring his debut goal, became United’s seventeenth different scorer this season.
The Easter Saturday kickoff, compounded by Tottenham and Aston Villa’s earlier wins, added stress.
United, trailing by 12 points from the final Champions League berth, seemed defeated despite preparing for the humiliation they experienced.
Mount gave a glimpse of his talent, a £60 million investment for United.
Mount’s first goal for United marked a significant moment.
Though United’s campaign comprised 20 wins and 16 losses, they adapted to the situation.
Mispronouncing Mainoo’s name, the speaker seemed unaware of the athlete
Mainoo’s quiet week ended, and his performance, after missing practice due to illness, was expectedly average
Of the starting lineup defeated 4-0 by Brentford 19 months earlier, only three players remained.
United’s only positive was trailing Brentford by less at halftime.
Brentford created numerous chances in the first half, exploiting Ten Hag’s unfamiliarity at left-back.
Substitutions were crucial for United’s comeback, with one scoring the decisive goal.
Lindelof struggled against Toney due to his lack of resilience.
Continuing Wan-Bissaka at left-back could be risky.
A tactical adjustment to support Varane was crucial.
Garnacho’s dissatisfaction with Wan-Bissaka’s positioning was evident.
Ten Hag encouraged United players after Rashford’s error.
He called Fernandes thrice before he responded to instructions.
United’s insistence on long balls played into Brentford’s hands.
Ten Hag’s frustration grew as Antony’s push provided Brentford with space.
The environment suited United’s performance in that game better.
