Manchester United did something they've never done before in Premier League against Brentford

When it comes to the art of winning ugly, it is a trait that Manchester United seem to have mastered so far this season.

Manchester United enjoyed a vital win on an emotional night yesterday as they beat Sheffield United 2-1.

West Ham United manager David Moyes insists Sir Bobby Charlton typified everything that Manchester United is known for, following his death.

Manchester United began what is a crucial week for them with a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

When Diogo Dalot first arrived at Manchester United, Sir Bobby Charlton was still a significant presence around Old Trafford. For many in the United side at Bramall Lane on Saturday night, they would only heard the stories of Charlton, but Dalot was one of maybe half-a-dozen who would have met one of the most important figures in the club's history.

Erik ten Hag told his Manchester United players that they weren't in the right positions without the ball when he called them over for an impromptu team talk midway through the first half against Sheffield United.

Manchester United secured a hard-fought win over Sheffield United on a night when club legend Sir Bobby Charlton was poignantly remembered. The players paid an emotional tribute to the United great before the game, with a minute's applause before kick-off and captain Bruno Fernandes laid a wreath on the pitch.

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom admitted he was frustrated by the nature of Manchester United's winning goal at Bramall Lane on Saturday night.

Manchester United return to Premier League action with a crucial clash against Sheffield United this evening.

“In 2002, I was playing for Independiente and knew that Manchester United were interested in me; we had arranged a meeting. Then Middlesbrough approached my agent, they wanted to see me before United.

You do not need to be an expert to realise that Manchester United have endured a poor start to the campaign.

Old Trafford erupted on Saturday afternoon, after Scott McTominay stepped up and delivered the most unlikeliest of victories for Manchester United. After 92 minutes of football, Erik ten Hag's men were trailing 1-0 against Brentford, but the Scottish international changed everything almost singlehandedly.

Scott McTominay was the hero on Saturday after coming off the bench to score two late goals as Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1.

TV pundit Ian Wright has flagged up the roles played by Scott McTominay and Alejandro Garnacho after the two Manchester United substitutes paved the way for a pulsating comeback win over Brentford.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has pinpointed how brutal the Premier League can be after Manchester United came from behind to snatch victory against his side in dramatic circumstances.

Manchester United return to Premier League action on Saturday afternoon when they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the second time in five days.

Fulham remain interested in Scott McTominay and could make an approach for the Manchester United midfielder in January, according to reports.

Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay are available for Manchester United in their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace.

Manchester United will assess Sergio Reguilon, Christian Eriksen and Scott McTominay ahead of their Premier League rematch with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Manchester United will encounter another quick turnaround before resuming their Premier League push against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon (3pm). United overcame the same opponents - at that exact venue - in their Carabao Cup third round meeting on Tuesday night.