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,

Erik ten Hag remains frustrated that Manchester United sold Scott Mctominay over the summer, with the midfielder moving to Napoli against his will. The midfielder moved to Serie A in a move worth just over £25m and has made a great start to life in Italy.