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Manchester United put an finish to their dropping run as they beat Brentford 2-1 at Outdated Trafford on Saturday.
Two late targets from substitute Scott McTominay clinched all three factors for United, who appeared destined to endure one more defeat.
United had 65% possession of the ball in comparison with Brentford’s 35%.
The Crimson Devils had a complete of 21 pictures at purpose, with eight of those being on the right track. As compared, Thomas Frank’s males registered 11 cracks at purpose, with three of those requiring Andre Onana to swing into motion.
United put collectively 546 passes with a hit fee of 87%.
Brentford however strung collectively 316 passes with a cross accuracy of 71%.
One in every of United’s higher performers was Harry Maguire. He was a shock inclusion within the beginning XI after it emerged that Raphael Varane sustained a minor damage.
With Lisandro Martinez additionally out, Maguire slotted proper subsequent to Jonny Evans.
The 2 centre-backs had been good and shaped a stable partnership. They had been actually to not blame for Brentford’s opener which took place resulting from a collection of errors from Casemiro, Victor Lindelof and Andre Onana.
Through the 90 minutes together with added time that he was on the pitch, Maguire registered an help to his title – for McTominay’s all-important profitable purpose.
The previous Leicester Metropolis artificial two essential interceptions.
He solely received one of many three floor duels he delved into. The Three Lions worldwide was required to contest two challenges within the air – he emerged victorious on all two events.
Maguire amassed 68 touches of the ball.
He tried to seek out his teammates with 62 of his passes and ensured the ball reached its supposed goal 56 occasions, managing a powerful cross accuracy of 90%.
The 30-year-old made one key cross and efficiently delivered one of many two crosses he tried.
A present of his wonderful technical potential, Maguire efficiently pinged 10 of the 12 lengthy balls he tried. He additionally created one large likelihood.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
In opposition to Brentford, Maguire confirmed that he can contribute this season. He has an enormous half to play in Ten Hag’s plans, particularly within the midst of an damage disaster within the backline.
