Manchester United Vs Brentford: Red devils in danger in equalling 46-year Poor Record

Manchester United are fighting to avoid a home defeat to match their poor record in 1977. United have been in poor form this season, losing five of their last seven games in all competitions. They lost six of their opening 10 games in a season for the first time in 37 years.

Brentford have been more impressive this season, but they have a poor record against United, especially at Old Trafford. They have lost their last five away games against United in all competitions, with their last win coming in February 1937.

If United lose to Brentford, it will be their first home defeat to a newly promoted side since they lost to Ipswich Town in 1992.

It will also be their first three-match losing streak in the league since February 1977.

Here are some of the key stats ahead of the match:

• Manchester United have won three of the four games that Brentford have faced in the Premier League, while the fourth one they received a defeat with four clean goals.
• Brentford have lost their last five away games against United in all competitions, with their last win coming in February 1937.
• The away side have yet to score at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
• Manchester United have been beaten in five of their last seven games in all competitions. They lost six of their opening 10 games in a season for the first time in 37 years.
• United could lose at least five of their opening eight league games in a season for the first time since 1986, which happened just weeks before Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed.
• They are in danger of suffering three league defeats in a row for the first time since February 1977.

United will be under a lot of pressure to get a result against Brentford, but they are facing a team that is in good form. It will be a tough game for both sides, but United will need to be at their best if they want to avoid a humiliating defeat.