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Ten Hag can unleash Man United star in new position after dazzling Brentford display

Manchester United ended a five-match winless streak in all competitions with a 2-1 Premier League triumph over Brentford on Saturday.

The Red Devils went behind at the interval after an Ethan Pinnock goal, but they made a terrific comeback with goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund.

Marcus Rashford created the crucial equaliser in the 47th minute with a sumptuous cross from the right wing.

Rashford should continue on the right wing, judging by his desire to make crosses into the box. This has been a rarity from the opposite flank.

He often prefers to cut inside from the left to register a shot on target. The forward managed only four successful crosses from his first seven league outings.

However, he registered a couple of crosses in his first appearance on the right wing. One of those was pitch-perfect as Garnacho scored on the volley.

The 26-year-old has rarely operated from the right side of the attack for United, but yesterday’s showing indicates that he should have a run of games there.

The £50 million-rated star managed 40 passes with an accuracy of 89 percent. He created four chances.


This is higher than his season average of 18 passes (77% accuracy) with 1.3 chances created.

Garnacho is United’s main attacking threat for the Red Devils and he was splendid on the left wing, with eight shots attempted.

He has previously been asked to start on the right to compensate for Rashford, but it could be time to do the opposite over an extended run of games.

United will be in Europa League action against Fenerbahce on Thursday evening, and Erik ten Hag should go with an unchanged attack after returning to winning ways.

Stats from Sofascore.com & Transfermarkt.com.

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