Manchester United recovered from Sunday’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle with a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Brentford at Old Trafford.
Marcus Rashford makes the difference at Old Trafford#MUNBRE pic.twitter.com/dfbsYz06CY
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Marcus Rashford’s first goal, the England forward’s 15th Premier League goal of the season, and 28th in all competitions were enough to seal the much-needed win, which took the Red Devils back to the EPL top four.
He's cooking once again 👨🍳🔥
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United take the lead through Marcus Rashford 👉🤨#MUNBRE #PL pic.twitter.com/nwD1GIaHgi
United is now leveled on 53 points with third-placed Newcastle, and three ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham.
Two big wins in the hunt for a top-four finish 🤝#MUNBRE #WHUNEW pic.twitter.com/gMDVwv6S4v
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On the other hand, Brentford, who are chasing European qualification, remain in ninth position, and this defeat is their second in 17 Premier League games.
Here's how the #PL table looks at the end of Matchweek 29 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/wpwfzTdlp8
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