A quick look at results would suggest Manchester United are building momentum but those who have watched their recent wins would suggest otherwise.
Scott McTominay has told Erik ten Hag of his Manchester United role after dramatic Brentford brace
09.10.2023 - 05:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Scott McTominay was the hero on Saturday after coming off the bench to score two late goals as Manchester United beat Brentford 2-1.
United welcomed the Bees to Old Trafford off the back of six defeats from 10 games in all competitions, signalling their worst start to a season for 39 years. Erik ten Hag needed to get a win under his belt before the international break but saw his side concede a calamitous opener midway through the first half.
Casemiro gave the ball away in midfield and Victor Lindelof's poor clearance fell to Mathias Jensen, whose relatively weak effort squeezed under Andre Onana. United looked to have been heading towards defeat, until McTominay's introduction in the 87th minute.
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The midfielder fired home an equaliser in the third minute of added time, and then sent Old Trafford into rapture with a winner in the 97th minute. It was an excellent afternoon off the bench for McTominay, who has fallen out of favour under Ten Hag amid a feeling he doesn't have a clear role within the team.
United have been unable to get the best out of McTominay, especially since Ten Hag's arrival. But one place the 26-year-old has consistently impressed in with Scotland. Back in March, he enjoyed a similar performance with both goals in a 2-0 win over Spain.
"As a kid, I was an attacking midfielder, then I became more of a sitting midfield player," McTominay told Viaplay after that win. "But I like to do both, I like to get in the box but I also like to help my team-mates defend as well.
"For me, I've got to keep doing that, I know I can add more goals and assists
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