Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

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·27 April 2026

Manchester United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and fan reaction

Bees looking to snap winless run with European dream slowly fading

Manchester United dispatched Brentford thanks to goals from Casemiro and Benjamin Sesko to take one step closer to qualifying for the Champions League. The Red Devils went in at half-time two goals clear after a frenetic first-half, and produced a professional display in the second to get the result over the line, despite a stunning Mathias Jensen strike halving the deficit late in the match to set up a nervous finish.

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Bruno Fernandes set up Sesko’s strike to move within one assist of the record set by Thierry Henry and matched by Kevin de Bruyne, and now has four matches remaining to either level or better their feat. But this match was more a landmark for team than player, as United all but confirmed their place in Europe next season.

It was not a perfect night for the Red Devils, though, as Luke Shaw was withdrawn early due to injury and Matheus Cunha missed out on the matchday squad altogether with a hip flexor issue. Catch up with the action as it happened below with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog, complete with expert insight and analysis.