Manchester United are on the verge of securing Champions League football for next season as they prepare to host Brentford at Old Trafford on Monday evening. Here is everything you need to know about the crucial Premier League clash.
Carrick's impact
Since Michael Carrick took over as head coach in January, Manchester United have enjoyed a remarkable resurgence. The team has found consistency, which has propelled them to third place in the Premier League standings.
Form
United enter this fixture with significant momentum, having secured a resilient 1-0 away victory against Chelsea last weekend. That performance served as a vital statement of intent in their pursuit of a top-five finish.
Match logistics
The fixture is scheduled for an 8pm kick-off on Monday, April 27. The game will take place at Manchester United's home ground, Old Trafford.
Broadcasting details
Live coverage will be available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. Subscribers can also stream the match via the Sky Go platform on various mobile and desktop devices.
The reverse fixture
United will be eager to improve upon their previous performance against Brentford, having suffered a 3-1 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium in September. In that encounter, Igor Thiago scored twice for the Bees, while United failed to capitalise on several key chances. A rare missed penalty by Bruno Fernandes in the second half ended any hopes of a late comeback.
Brentford's recent run
The visitors arrive in Manchester having drawn each of their last five league matches. They currently sit seventh in the table.
Squad news
Harry Maguire is available for selection again after serving a suspension. However, the fitness of Leny Yoro remains a concern, as he faces late assessments before the starting lineup is confirmed.
The stakes
A victory on Monday would move Manchester United within three points of mathematically securing Champions League football for next season.
