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– Manchester United climbed back into the Premier League’s top four by overcoming Brentford at Old Trafford.
– Marcus Rashford’s 15th Premier League goal of the season – and 28th in all competitions for his club – secured the win.
– It took United back above Tottenham in the race to qualify for the Champions League, and was the response manager Erik ten Hag needed following Sunday’s defeat at Newcastle.
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– Brentford, who are chasing European qualification, lost for only the second time in 17 Premier League matches.
– Scott McTominay and Antony went close before Rashford finished from close range, with a headed assist by Marcel Sabitzer, after the Bees failed to deal properly with a corner.
– Brentford, flat for large parts of the first half, were much better after half-time and United were relieved to hear the final whistle.
– Home goalkeeper David de Gea needed treatment after making a crucial save to keep out substitute Kevin Schade.
– United are level on 53 points with third-placed Newcastle – and three ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham, who have played one more game than their rivals.
– Brentford stay ninth – three points behind sixth-placed Brighton, having played two more games than the Seagulls.
