Manchester United player ratings vs Brentford: Garnacho and Hojlund shine in 2-1 victory

Manchester United clinched a 2-1 victory against Brentford at Old Trafford on Saturday in the Premier League. Brentford took the lead first, with Ethan Pinnock scoring just before halftime while United were temporarily reduced to ten men as Matthijs de Ligt received treatment for a head injury. The visitors capitalized on his absence and scored from a corner.

However, United quickly leveled the score after the break. Alejandro Garnacho equalized just two minutes into the second half with a fantastic volley, and Rasmus Hojlund secured the win with a composed finish, lifting the ball over Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken.

**Player Ratings:**

– **Andre Onana** – Made a routine save and faced little challenge as Brentford posed minimal threat. Unable to prevent Pinnock’s goal. 6

– **Diogo Dalot** – Failed to challenge effectively for Brentford’s opener but created a good opportunity in the second half. 5

– **Matthijs de Ligt** – Off the pitch during Pinnock’s goal due to injury, but performed well upon his return. 7

– **Jonny Evans** – Showed composure in defense despite a few frustrating moments for fans. 7

– **Lisandro Martinez** – Adjusted well at left back after a shaky start against Mbeumo. Solid overall. 6

– **Casemiro** – Made good passes but left the game with an injury late on. 6

– **Christian Eriksen** – Crucial in United’s patient buildup but squandered a good chance to score. 6

– **Alejandro Garnacho** – United’s standout attacker, scoring a crucial equalizer with a controlled volley. 8

– **Bruno Fernandes** – Had a tough game but redeemed himself with an excellent assist for Hojlund’s winner. 6

– **Marcus Rashford** – Assisted Garnacho’s goal but was quiet in other aspects. 6

– **Rasmus Hojlund** – Improved as the game progressed, scoring the winning goal with a precise finish. 8

**Substitutes:**

– **Joshua Zirkzee** – Had difficulty making an impact after replacing Hojlund. 5

– **Manuel Ugarte** – Made a solid contribution after coming on for Casemiro. 6

– **Victor Lindelof, Noussair Mazraoui** – Made late appearances with little time to influence the match. N/A

Despite early setbacks, United showed resilience to secure the victory, with Garnacho and Hojlund playing pivotal roles in this important win.