EPL: Manchester United earn three points with a lone-goal victory over Brentford

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 👨‍🍳🔥

United take the lead through Marcus Rashford 👉🤨#MUNBRE #PL pic.twitter.com/nwD1GIaHgi

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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

— Premier League (@premierleague) April 5, 2023