9 Astonishing Statistics from Manchester United’s Incredible Last-Minute Comeback Against Brentford

Manchester United produced a stunning comeback in one of their most memorable Premier League victories to date, scoring twice in injury time to defeat Brentford 2-1.

The Red Devils entered the match desperately seeking to avoid a third consecutive defeat in all competitions, and things initially looked bleak when Mathias Jensen put the visitors ahead midway through the first half.

However, United turned the tide in a remarkable fashion, taking “Fergie Time” to new heights as substitute Scott McTominay emerged as the hero with two goals in added time.

Following the game, United manager Erik ten Hag expressed his delight at securing the three points in such dramatic fashion, acknowledging the team’s hard work and the quality of their players. He emphasized that there is still much work to be done but highlighted the importance of enjoying the victory.

The victory proved crucial for United, who were heading towards their fifth defeat in the opening eight matches of the season, exacerbating their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign. However, McTominay’s late heroics propelled them to remain in the top half of the table, closing the gap to the top four to just four points.

Speaking after the match, McTominay described the experience as one of his favorite moments on a football pitch. He expressed his happiness at being able to contribute to the team’s success and showcase his abilities.

Here are nine remarkable statistics from Manchester United’s thrilling last-minute triumph:

1. This was the first time in Premier League history that Manchester United have been trailing at halftime in four consecutive home matches. They previously lost against Brighton and Crystal Palace but managed to come back and win 2-1 on both occasions.

2. It is only the third time that the Red Devils have conceded the first goal in four consecutive home Premier League matches, with the previous two instances occurring after Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement (in 2014 and 2020).

3. McTominay entered the match as a substitute in the 87th minute. He had a goal disallowed for offside before scoring two goals in just 10 minutes of action.

4. Each of McTominay’s last 10 league goals has been scored at Old Trafford. Only his former manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has achieved a longer run of successive home goals (11 goals from March 1999 to April 2000).

5. This is the first time in Premier League history that Manchester United have replicated what they famously did in the Champions League final of 1999—trailing going into injury time before securing victory.

6. McTominay’s injury-time brace marks the first instance of a player scoring two goals after the 90th minute of a Premier League game since Steven Bergwijn accomplished the feat for Tottenham against Leicester in January 2022.

7. In the 90 minutes of regulation time, Manchester United registered 17 shots, with only four on target. However, in the seven minutes of added time, they recorded five shots, four of which were on target.

8. Ten Hag’s team had an expected goals (xG) value of 1.43 compared to Brentford’s 0.87. However, they were trailing in terms of expected goals until the dying minutes of injury time, when they generated over 0.53xG of their total.

9. Manchester United’s defenders have contributed more assists in the Premier League this season (four) than their forwards and midfielders combined (three).

Manchester United’s dramatic victory against Brentford will go down in the club’s history as a testament to their resilience and fighting spirit. The result will provide a much-needed boost and confidence as they continue their campaign in search of further success.