Is Man Utd vs Brentford on TV? Ten Hag looking to avoid four defeats on the spin in crucial clash - team news, kick-off

MANCHESTER UNITED face Brentford TODAY in the Premier League – and it's an absolute must-win.

United were beaten by Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday night after another dismal performance.

It was the Red Devils' sixth defeat of the season and their third on the spin.

Pressure is mounting on manager Erik Ten Hag, who has had his fair share of off-field drama to deal with over the past several weeks.

United are in desperate need of a win and will be hoping they can do so against Brentford.

The Red Devils know they can't afford to slip up.

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Last weekend's defeat to Crystal Palace saw them tumble to 10th in the table.

United are already nine points behind leaders Man City.

They also have a goal difference of -4.

And Brentford will be going all-out for the win, having secured just one victory in seven games.

What is their form like?

Neither side are enjoying their best start to a season.

Man United have already lost six games in all competitions, with four coming in the league.

Their three wins against Wolves, Nottingham Forest and Burnley came by just one goal and were far from convincing.

And they've already conceded seven times in just two European outings.

As for Brentford, they have just one league win under their belt this term.

That came in August against ten-men Fulham.

The Bees then went on a three-match losing streak before stopping the rot against Forest, who were also down a man.

What is the team news?

Rasmus Hojlund will spearhead United's attack once again after scoring twice in midweek against Galatasaray.

Casemiro will also be eligible to play, as his red card against the Turkish side came in European competition.

Luke Shaw and Lisandro Martinez are out injured for the foreseeable future but Mason Mount is back and fit to start once again.

Sergio Reguilon could also be rushed back from injury to deal with United's left-back crisis.

And Kobbie Mainoo may make the bench after returning to first-team training.

As for Brentford, they are without seven stars including banned striker Ivan Toney.

Rico Henry is out for the season with an ACL injury, with Kevin Schade also a long-term casualty.

And Ben Mee remains sidelined with a muscle problem.

Mikel Damsgaard, Josh Dasilva and Shandon Baptiste will also be missing.

Who are the star men?

All eyes will be on Rasmus Hojlund after his brilliant double in the defeat to Galatasaray, but it's Bruno Fernandes who has been United's most consistent performer this term.

Brentford have firepower of their own though, and will be hoping to strike through Bryan Mbeumo.

What have the managers said?

Erik ten Hag: "In this moment, we are in a very difficult period, But we are behind each other – me, the directors and the team. We will fight. We know we have to do better and together we will come out.

"There are no excuses. Maybe we have a bit of an unbalanced left side, but still we can't make the errors we are making. We have to do better. A simple fact, we have to win our games.

"I have seen a team that was really connected, with a great spirit. They played in stages fantastic and scored good goals, twice in total control of the game.

"All of a sudden, we make a mistake. I know football is a game of mistakes, but I have to give instructions of how we deal with these situations."

Thomas Frank: "The flipside is that they need to bounce back and come flying out to do everything they can to beat us.

"There will be pressure to beat Brentford but Man United is a massive club, the pressure is there to win every game.

"I don't think it makes a difference that they haven't played that well. I am always in doubt when you meet a team with great form and momentum, whether it's bad or will that run end?

"It's a great club, great team, great manager and fantastic players. A big challenge but we look forward to it and we’ll go there believing we can get something out of it."

SunSport's prediction

United have been struggling for form this season.

But Brentford have lost their resilient ways and look vulnerable.

And it's hard to look past a home win, even if United's defence is currently shaky.

Score: Man Utd 2 Brentford 1

When is Man Utd vs Brentford?

United's huge clash with Brentford takes place TODAY – Saturday, October 7.
The game will kick off at 3pm BST.
The match will be held at Old Trafford.