Brentford and Manchester United ended in a 1-1 draw after Mason Mount’s goal was equalized by Kristoffer Ajer in a dramatic conclusion.

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford watched from the sidelines as his team faced off against Brentford FC in a thrilling Premier League match at Gtech Community Stadium on March 30, 2024 in Brentford, England.

The game ended in a dramatic fashion, with Mason Mount coming off the bench to score his first goal for Manchester United in the fifth minute of stoppage time. However, Brentford’s Kristoffer Ajer quickly equalized in the eighth minute of stoppage time.

This result leaves Brentford just one point closer to safety, while Manchester United’s chances of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League are looking bleak.

In the early stages of the match, United had a slight advantage but failed to pose a real threat. Brentford then took control of the game and missed several opportunities, with Ivan Toney coming closest as he struck the inside base of the post after getting past Victor Lindelof.

Despite any halftime pep talk from manager Erik ten Hag, Brentford continued to dominate in the second half. They hit the woodwork twice more and wasted numerous other chances. It seemed like United would punish them for their missed opportunities when Mount, assisted by Casemiro, expertly finished into the corner.

However, Toney had one last moment of brilliance as he skillfully controlled the ball and maneuvered past the United defense to set up Ajer for a well-deserved equalizer.

One of the main talking points from the match is the pressure mounting on manager Erik ten Hag. While he has had to deal with a long list of injuries, including losing Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof on the same day he brought back Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire, United’s performances have been consistently poor since winning the Carabao Cup last February. Tonight’s display was no exception.

It is important to acknowledge Brentford’s excellent performance as well. Their hard-running and physical style posed a difficult challenge for United. Their midfield five allowed them to dominate both territory and possession. Even when United had the ball, they lacked creativity and often made poor passes, leading to counterattacks for Brentford.