Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has described their stunning late comeback win over Brentford as a “turning point” in their season.
The match had seemed to be heading for a third consecutive defeat for United at Old Trafford after a first-half error from their goalkeeper, Andre Onana, allowed Brentford’s Mathias Jensen to put the visitors in front.
However, substitute Scott McTominay scored twice in stoppage time, securing a sensational win for Ten Hag’s side.
The victory has lifted United to ninth place in the Premier League table, giving them a much-needed boost heading into the international break.
The team had only managed to secure two wins from their previous seven games across all competitions, making this win all the more significant.
Ten Hag praised his team’s character and resilience, saying that the win showed they had a plan to keep going and that they never gave up.
He also highlighted the importance of finding a moment in the season to build on and said that this game could be just that for his team.
However, he also acknowledged that the performance could have been better and that the team couldn’t afford to give away goals so easily.
Onana wasn’t the only United player at fault for Brentford’s opener, with Casemiro giving the ball away cheaply and Lindelof failing to clear properly.
Ten Hag stressed the need for the team to take more responsibility and be accountable to win games.
Scott McTominay, who scored the two crucial goals, described the win as massive, especially given United’s difficult period in recent times.
He also expressed his gratitude for being able to contribute to the win and show that he can perform when called upon.
The midfielder also praised the team’s spirit and their willingness to keep fighting until the end.
Ten Hag’s instructions to McTominay were not entirely clear, with the midfielder admitting he could not quite hear what his manager had said.
However, Ten Hag joked that he had actually told McTominay to score two goals, not just one.
The manager was full of praise for McTominay’s mentality and commitment to the team, calling him a true Manchester United player in every sense of the word.
Overall, the win was a much-needed boost for United, who hopes to build on this momentum in the coming weeks and climb up the Premier League table.
