There are two matches to be played in the English Premier League on the 5th of April, including the meeting between Manchester United and Brentford.
The game will be played at Old Trafford and at the time of writing, the hosts are 4th in the Premier League on 50 points but could drop to fifth depending on the Spurs result on Monday night. The visitors are 7th in the league on 43 points.
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Erik's post-match reaction. #MUFC || #NEWMUN
Manchester United come into the game having suffered a 2-0 loss at top four rivals Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.
It was a disappointing performance from the Red Devils and they did not deserve to take anything from the match, The defeat saw Newcastle United move above Manchester United into third place in the league.
The defeat at Newcastle United means Manchester United have lost 2 of their last 15 fixtures in all competitions. Recently, there have been wins over Real Betis home and away in the Europa League and Fulham at home in the FA Cup plus a 0-0 draw at home with Southampton in the Premier League.
In terms of the Premier League, Manchester United have lost 2 of their last 3 matches and have failed to score a goal in those 3 games.
However, they are undefeated in their last 12 home league fixtures and have won 9 of those 12 matches. In fact, Manchester United are unbeaten in all their last 23 home matches in all competitions.
Brentford travel north to Old Trafford having picked up a point in a 3-3 draw at Brighton on the weekend in the Premier League.
The Bees were ahead three times in the game but could not hold on to their advantage each time they were in-front. The final equalising goal came in the 90th minute from the penalty spot.
The draw at Brighton means Brentford are undefeated in 9 of their 10 most recent fixtures in all competitions. However, they have recorded only 2 wins from their last 7 matches, with the victories coming over Fulham at home and Southampton away in the Premier League.
Away form in the Premier League shows Brentford are undefeated in 7 of their last 8 games. They have won 1 of their last 5 league matches on the road and have kept only one clean sheet in their last 4 away league games.
Team news and Manchester United continue without suspended midfielder Casemiro. Alejandro Garnacho and Christian Eriksen are injured.
Brentford are without Keane Lewis-Potter who has a knee injury. Vitaly Janelt and Kristoffer Ajer are doubts.
This is an intriguing game and Manchester United are tough to beat at home but their form in the league has been disappointing of late. Brentford are in good form but have not been finding it easy to win on the road, meaning this one could end level with both teams scoring.