"This is a huge game for them" - Harry Redknapp predicts result for PL clash between Manchester United and Brentford
Harry Redknapp has backed Manchester United to beat Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday (October 19). The former Tottenham Hotspur manager believes the Red Devils will win 2-1 despite their poor form in the league.
Speaking to BetVictor via DAZN, Redknapp claimed that Erik ten Hag will be under more pressure if Manchester United drop points this weekend. He believes that the players will step up and get all three points for the Red Devils, saying:
"This is a huge game for Man United. The pressure around Erik ten Hag seems to have quietened at the minute but more dropped points here would be a disaster. With a trip to Turkey to face Jose Mourinho and Fenerbahce looming, it's going to be a big week for the club.
"Brentford are quietly having another decent season. They scored five in their win over Wolves and are always a threat. They win the games they should win and are always awkward when they face the top sides, this could be tricky for United, particularly if Brentford score in the first minute again!
"I think this will be a nervy one at Old Trafford. I think they'll win, but there won't be much in it, and it could be a late winner."
Manchester United are sitting 14th in the Premier League table with just two wins in their opening seven matches. The 11th-placed Brentford are on a roll and have scored in the opening two minutes of their last four games.
Chris Sutton predicts Manchester United vs Brentford result
Chris Sutton has also backed Manchester United to collect all three points against Brentford this weekend in the Premier League. The BBC pundit has predicted a 2-1 win for the Red Devils. He wrote on BBC:
"Man United boss Erik ten Hag needs a win, with his side 14th in the table and the joint-second lowest scorers with five goals from seven league games. Logic tells me that, while Brentford are yet to pick up an away point so far, they are the better team, and have been the better team all season.
"We also know the Bees still love an early goal, so they will probably take the lead again... but I just have a gut feeling that United will edge this one again, somehow. I can't really tell you why, other than they have to, and also because Statman Dave said this would be 2-1 to Manchester United, so I am taking his advice. Hopefully he is better with his predictions than he is with his stats," he added.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag has dismissed claims that he was close to getting sacked at Manchester United. The Dutchman is adamant that the board is behind him and the process is going as planned at Old Trafford.