Mason Mount scores first Premier League goal since 2022 as Brentford dent Manchester United's top four hopes

Manchester United escaped with a 1-1 draw at Brentford, despite taking the lead in injury time.

He Red Devils They thought they had snatched all three points at the Gtech Community Stadium after Mason Mount opened his account for the club.

With a low shot into the bottom corner in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time, the former Chelsea star He scored in the Premier League for the first time since December 2022.

But they could not hold out for the victory, since Brentford equalized three minutes later after Kristoffer Ajer fired home from a Ivan Toney Toney cut back.

And it was nothing less than what the Bees deserved having taken 31 shots on goal compared to 11 for the Red Devils.

Thomas FrankThe men hit wood four times in west London and will wonder how they didn't emerge victorious.

Brentford are also the first team this season to have at least 80 touches inside the opposition area.

It was another disappointing performance from United, who appear to have added to their injury list with Rafael Varane and Victor Lindelof forced to leave.

The result leaves United in sixth place, 11 points behind the top four and eight behind fifth-placed Tottenham.

As for Brentford, they have moved five points clear of the bottom three as they look for their first win since February 10.

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Former Chelsea left-back Scott Minto heavily criticized United as the game neared the end of the match.

He said on talkSPORT commentary: “I'm telling you, this is a 5-1 game. United got away with a point.

“United scored so late that they had to hold on, they have to get the win and the three points, whether you're stealing the win or whether it's a quick steal, who cares, you get the win.

“You don't concede anything when you've just taken the lead in the 96th minute.”

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