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A run of one win in six Premier League matches makes the concept of favourable opponents for Manchester United a dubious one right now.
Brentford arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday without an away point this season, and a win for United manager Erik ten Hag would carry the added satisfaction of thwarting a counterpart many believe is a candidate to replace him.
Elsewhere, Gary O’Neil and Russell Martin are also under pressure, Jamie Vardy might have more confidence than usual about doing what he does best and Chelsea’s progress under Enzo Maresca will be tested by Liverpool. Here’s our guide to some of the storylines to follow as the Premier League returns.
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Frank to haunt Ten Hag?
Erik ten Hag has survived a meeting of Manchester United’s executive committee, while the prime pretender for his role, Thomas Tuchel, has taken the England job – but the Dutchman remains firmly in beleaguered territory, with anything other than victory over a dangerous Brentford side likely to further imperil his future.
As he approaches his 300th game as Bees boss, Frank – the architect of a 4-0 defeat for United in their first away game under Ten Hag – continues to be linked with a move to Old Trafford. It would be almost negligent if Ineos had not considered the Dane as a potential future manager, and Brentford’s first away league points of the campaign would surely strengthen his case and push United closer to opening a vacancy.
City could compound O’Neil misery
Despite being bottom of the table with one point from 21, Wolves were only truly calamitous for the first time in their 5-3 defeat at Brentford last time out, when sections of the visiting fans audibly turned on manager Gary O’Neil, who called the game his worst game as a coach and “unbelievably disappointing”.
In his first campaign in charge last season, O’Neil…
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Author : Ben Miller
Publish date : 2024-10-17 16:47:02
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