Manchester United are chasing their first Premier League win of the 2022/23 season as Erik ten Hag aims for three crucial points at Brentford.
The Dutchman kicked off his tenure as United boss with defeat on the opening weekend of the Premier League campaign with a 2-1 loss against Brighton at Old Trafford.
Brentford bounced back from a two-goal deficit at Leicester City in their own campaign opener to secure a 2-2 draw at the King Power Stadium.
Christian Eriksen is set for an emotional return to the capital after opting to leave the Bees at the end of the 2021/22 season.
Predicted Man United lineup: Red Devils starting XI at Brentford
Here's how Man United's XI could look, in a 4-3-3 formation: De Gea (GK) — Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw— Eriksen, Fred, Fernandes — Sancho, Ronaldo, Rashford
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Ten Hag spent around £65m ($79m) in the summer transfer window to boost his squad ahead of the 2022/23 season.
Argentina international Lisandro Martinez started against Brighton, and despite being given a tough afternoon by former United star Danny Welbeck, he is expected to start at the Brentford Community Stadium.
Tyrell Malacia is likely to start on the bench again, but Eriksen is in line to revert back to a midfield role, after starting as a false No.9 against the Seagulls.
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Man United injury news for Brentford trip
French international Anthony Martial is still out of action for Ten Hag, due to a thigh injury, and he is not expected to return before the home tie against Liverpool on August 22.
Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench against Brighton and Ten Hag is ready to recall him back into the starting line up.
Brandon Williams is a doubt due to an ankle knock, and Mason Greenwood remains unavailable for selection.
What was the score between Man United and Brentford last season?
United won home and away against Brentford last season as the Bees secured Premier League promotion for the first time in their history.
A 3-1 win in January in London was followed up by a 3-0 victory in Manchester in the final weeks of the 2021/22 season.
