Mbeumo’s return
Bryan Mbeumo spent six seasons at Brentford, developing from a little-known winger from the French second tier to a £71m star.
He netted 70 goals for the club in his time with the Bees, including 20 in the Prem last term.
Brentford boss Keith Andrews was asked about Mbeumo’s return to the Gtech Community Stadium and he said: “Bryan epitomises everything good about this football club.
“He was given time, patience and support, and I think the way it went last year was the culmination of that six-year journey where so many people in that building played a part in his development.
“I know for a fact he really appreciates that and he appreciates the fans. Bryan rightly should get a really good reception.”
Fresh looking United
All three major summer signings are lining up together for the first time for United.
That’s an attacking force bought for more than £200m, which does increase the pressure on United to secure back-to-back league wins for the first time since May 2024.
Sesko, of course, is still without a goal.
There are three predictable changes, with Mazraoui injured, Casemiro suspended and Amad on compassionate leave.
That made recalls for Dalot, Ugarte and Cunha inevitable.
It is the third time this season that Amorim has named two goalkeepers on the bench.
It rankles with me, never mind supporters, and the Premier League should prevent it as long as matchday squads consist of 20 players.
Mbeumo has had a warm welcome back from former teammates and Brentford fans.
He has just spent time signing autographs for some young Brentford supporters.
‘Most important game for a long time’
Ruben Amorim was asked about growing pressure from fans to change his wing-back system and a lack of consecutive wins in the league.
He said: “It’s normal for the fans, they don’t know what is going to happen in the next game.
“To be completely honest, I have an idea, but I don’t know how it’s going to be and I’m the manager of the team.
“That has to do with the moment that we live for so many months. The best way of dealing with that is that every game is the last one. It’s just not thinking about two games.
“Yes, it’s a big deal for Manchester United. The next game is going to be the most important game for a long time for Manchester United.
“I understand the feeling of the fans. Let’s start changing that feeling and present ourselves with that urgency that we need to do on the pitch.”
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