Manchester United enjoyed a vital win on an emotional night yesterday as they beat Sheffield United 2-1.
08.10.2023 - 05:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Brentford manager Thomas Frank has pinpointed how brutal the Premier League can be after Manchester United came from behind to snatch victory against his side in dramatic circumstances.
Scott McTominay was the hero for United as he scored two late goals to settle the scores at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon. Mathias Jensen had opened the scoring for the Bees and they looked to be on course for a famous victory to pile more early-season pressure on United.
However, after being summoned by Erik ten Hag from the bench with three minutes to go, McTominay more than made his mark. His two goals were the Scotland international's first this season, and it really was a rescue mission inspired by the 26-year-old academy graduate.
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Naturally disappointed by the drama that unfolded in front of him, Brentford manager Frank took a philosophical view during his post-match press duties as he shared his thoughts on the game. Speaking to Premier League Productions, the Dane said: "Football is brutal in moments like this.
"I think that we did so many things right, coming here to Old Trafford, almost perfect first half, pressed high, good on the counter-attack, and [we had a] well-deserved lead.
"In the second half, you know you will be put under pressure here. I actually felt like we defended it very well and didn't give any big chances away, well, until the third minute of injury time."
He added: "Then to lose the game is even more brutal. At least a draw was probably a fairer reflection. The beauty of the game of football.
"The ball dropped in the right areas for them and that's it. In the first half we were
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