Relief was palpable on the face of Erik ten Hag, and his bosses in the directors' box, as Manchester United came from behind to beat Brentford at Old Trafford

Perhaps it took a sense of injustice to spare Manchester United further ignominy. When the half-time whistle blew, they were losing and losing their rag, Brentford on course for a first win at Old Trafford since 1937,

Under-fire Erik ten Hag says Manchester United used a sense of “injustice” to fuel their comeback win against Brentford. After an international break of intense scrutiny on the manager, the Red Devils boss saw his side fall behind deep in first half stoppage time as Ethan Pinnock met a corner with a thumping header.