Manchester United host Brentford this Monday with a clear mission: to move decisively closer to Champions League qualification. Under Michael Carrick, the Red Devils have become the best team of 2026, collecting 28 points and leading the league in attacking efficiency. However, they will face a combative Bees side who, under Keith Andrews, dream of Europe and are looking to repeat the win they achieved in the first meeting.

Carrick welcomes back Harry Maguire, although he is dealing with the absences of De Ligt and Yoro in defense, which could open the door for young Jim Thwaites to make his debut. Brentford, meanwhile, arrive after five consecutive draws and will once again rely on the instincts of Igor Thiago, who has scored 24 goals this season. United need the win to end a run of two straight defeats against this opponent and secure their place on the podium.

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