Super Sub McTominay Secures Sensational Comeback Win for Manchester United

In a stunning turn of events, Scott McTominay came off the bench to score two goals in stoppage time, leading Manchester United to a remarkable 2-1 victory over Brentford. The match seemed destined for a third consecutive defeat for United at Old Trafford, as Mathias Jensen took advantage of Andre Onana’s mistake in the first half to give the visitors the lead. However, McTominay’s heroics changed the game in Manchester’s favor, with a rebounded shot followed by a header from Harry Maguire’s flick-on.

McTominay, who was substituted on in the 87th minute, expressed his joy after the match, calling it one of his favorite moments on a football pitch. He emphasized the importance of never giving up, citing the club’s mentality of perseverance that he had been taught since his early days at the club.

The defeat was a devastating blow for Brentford, who were on the verge of a historic victory at Old Trafford, their first since 1937. They believed they had been saved by an offside flag when Kristoffer Ajer scored an own goal in the 89th minute, but McTominay’s late heroics shattered their hopes.

This victory lifts United to ninth place in the Premier League table, giving them a positive boost heading into the international break. Brentford, on the other hand, sits in 14th place, only three points above the relegation zone, and still searching for their second win of the season.

Throughout the match, it appeared that another mistake by Onana would be the downfall of United. The summer signing has been under scrutiny for his recent errors against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray in the Champions League, and he was at fault again for allowing Jensen’s shot to go past him. United’s defense was also hindered by injuries, resulting in a makeshift backline featuring Jonny Evans and Maguire.

Despite their struggles, United managed to create a few chances, with Marcus Rashford and Christian Eriksen testing Brentford’s goalkeeper. However, it was not until the dying minutes of the match that McTominay’s brilliance sealed the victory for United.

Manager Erik ten Hag praised the team’s character and resilience, hailing McTominay as a symbol of the team’s fighting spirit. He acknowledged that there is room for improvement in their performance, particularly in avoiding costly errors. Nevertheless, Ten Hag believes that this win marks a turning point for the team and hopes to build on this positive momentum.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank expressed his disappointment in the result, acknowledging that his team had performed well and deserved at least a draw. He commended their defensive efforts and considered it to be a nearly perfect away performance.

Looking ahead, United will face Sheffield United in their next league match after the international break, while Brentford will host Burnley.

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