Thomas Frank, Brentford’s manager, praised Manchester United’s Christian Eriksen for his dominant performance in their 2-1 comeback win at Old Trafford. United were trailing at halftime after Ethan Pinnock’s header gave Brentford the lead. However, Erik ten Hag’s team turned things around after the break, with Alejandro Garnacho leveling the score and Rasmus Hojlund netting the winner.
Reflecting on the game, Frank described it as “a game of two halves.” He commended his team’s first-half efforts but acknowledged that United’s stronger second-half display, led by Eriksen’s playmaking, was decisive. Frank stated, “Christian Eriksen was running the show” and highlighted how key moments after halftime, such as United’s quick equalizer, shifted momentum in the home side’s favor.
Ten Hag, under pressure following a difficult start to the season, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s fightback and praised the fans for their unwavering support. United’s victory moves them to 10th in the Premier League, while Brentford drops to 12th.
This win helps ease some of the scrutiny surrounding Ten Hag’s future as United manager following their poor form early in the season.
