Sunday Afternoon Football in West London
This Sunday, May 4, 2025, Brentford will host Manchester United at the Brentford Community Stadium in a Premier League match kicking off at 1:00 PM UK time (13:00 UTC). With the season nearing its end, both teams have something to play for – Brentford looking to secure a top-half finish, United chasing European qualification.
Team News & Expected Lineups
Brentford (Likely 4-3-3 Formation)
- Goalkeeper: Mark Flekken (Netherlands)
- Right-back: Festy Ebosele (Ireland)
- Center-back: Nathan Collins (Ireland)
- Center-back: Sepp van den Berg (Netherlands)
- Left-back: Rico Henry (England)
- Midfielder: Christian Nørgaard (Denmark)
- Midfielder: Yehor Yarmolyuk (Ukraine)
- Midfielder: Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)
- Right wing: Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)
- Left wing: Kevin Schade (Germany)
- Striker: Yoane Wissa (DR Congo)
Manchester United (Likely 3-4-2-1 Formation)
- Goalkeeper: André Onana (Cameroon)
- Right center-back: Isak Hansen-Aarøen (Norway)
- Center-back: Matthijs de Ligt (Netherlands)
- Left center-back: Luke Shaw (England)
- Right wing-back: Toby Collyer (England)
- Central mid: Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)
- Central mid: Christian Eriksen (Denmark)
- Left wing-back: Harry Amass (England)
- Attacking mid: Kobbie Mainoo (England)
- Attacking mid: Mason Mount (England)
- Striker: Chidozie Obi-Martin (Denmark)
Key Matchups to Watch
- Bryan Mbeumo vs Harry Amass – Brentford’s dangerous winger against United’s young full-back
- Yoane Wissa vs Matthijs de Ligt – Brentford’s quick striker against United’s new defender
- Christian Nørgaard vs Kobbie Mainoo – Experience vs youth in midfield
- Kevin Schade vs Isak Hansen-Aarøen – German speed against Norwegian defender
Tactical Breakdown
Brentford’s Approach
- Will use their physical presence
- Look for Mbeumo’s pace on counter-attacks
- Dangerous from set pieces
- Press high to disrupt United’s build-up
Manchester United’s Game Plan
- Try to control possession
- Use Mainoo and Mount’s creativity
- Look for Obi-Martin’s movement up front
- Need to be solid defensively
Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
Brentford: ✅❌✅✅❌ (3 wins, 2 losses)
Manchester United: ✅✅❌✅❌ (3 wins, 2 losses)
Injury News
- Brentford: Ivan Toney (out), Josh Dasilva (doubtful)
- Manchester United: Rasmus Højlund (out), Lisandro Martínez (doubtful)
Match Prediction
This should be a competitive game with both teams creating chances.
Score Prediction: Brentford 2-1 Manchester United
⚽ Scorers: Mbeumo, Wissa (Brentford) | Obi-Martin (Man Utd)
How to Watch
📺 UK: Sky Sports Premier League
🌍 International: Check local Premier League broadcasters
📱 Streaming: Via official broadcaster apps
Final Thoughts
Sunday afternoon at the Brentford Community Stadium should see an entertaining match between two teams with different styles. Brentford’s physical approach against United’s young team could make for an interesting tactical battle. The Bees will look to use their home advantage against a United side still finding consistency.
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