Manchester United will play Brentford at the Gtech Community on September 27, 2025.
The Red Devils will be looking to make it back-to-back league wins for the first time this season after a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.
Goals from captain Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro sealed the win, which lifted United to 11th place with seven points.
This matchup is not just a battle between 17th and 11th place; it will be a battle between Brentford’s formidable home strength and Manchester United’s quest for consistency.
Ruben Amorim’s Gtech Community will be without a number of key players, with Casemiro set to miss the game through suspension after receiving a red card against Chelsea.
Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez are also out with injuries.
On the other hand, there are some positive signs in the list of players who will return to Ruben’s line-up.
Diogo Dalot has returned to full training after an injury sustained on international duty. But his immediate inclusion is uncertain.
Mason Mount is also back in contention but is expected to start on the bench.
Similarly, the return of Matheus Cunha from a hamstring injury will add creativity to Amorim’s frontline.
Cunha came on as a substitute against Chelsea and is expected to start this match.
How will Manchester United line up against Brentford?
Amorim is sticking to his commitment to a 3-4-2-1 formation, a system that has attracted both praise and criticism. So, how will Manchester United line up against Brentford?
Bayindir will be in goal, while De Ligt, Maguire and Shaw will play as central defenders.
Amad, and Dorgu will be on the flanks in the line. Casemiro’s suspension will likely open the door for Ugarte to start. Bruno Fernandes will likely play in a deeper role.
Similarly, Matheus Cunha will take charge of the attack with Mbeumo, while Sesko will take charge of the goal.
The game offers Manchester United the chance to secure their first consecutive league win under manager Ruben Amorim.
The projected line-up suggests an attacking mindset, with the likes of Amad and Mbeumo poised to exploit a weak Brentford defence.
The final line-up will be confirmed around an hour before kick-off at 12:30pm BST at the Gtech Community Stadium.
We hope this detailed preview gives you a clear picture of what to expect from Manchester United’s line-up.
Do you have any opinions on whether Dalot should start at right wing-back?
