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They were only playing Manchester United, but that should not detract from the verve, imagination and merciless brilliance of Thomas Frank’s Brentford.
If ever a lazy quip such as the Bees swarming all over their opponents could be forgiven, then this was it. They don't half sting, too.
To think, Christian Eriksen thought he was leaving here for better things. Even in a United jersey he has created more goals for his former club this season, culpable in losing the ball inside his own area and allowing Denmark team-mate Mathias Jensen to fire the second on 18 minutes. Jensen had already robbed Ronaldo in the seconds before Josh Dasilva’s opener.
Christian Eriksen had an day to forget as he returned to the Brentford Community Stadium
In the battle of the No8s - Jensen versus Bruno Fernandes - there was only one winner. We call it a battle, United’s midfielder showed little appetite for a fight. Jensen, by contrast, was the game’s outstanding player. In fairness, he had plenty of competition, and none of them wearing the stomach-bile green of United.
Ivan Toney strengthened his claims for England inclusion with two assists which showcased both his strength and skill, a towering header in creating Ben Mee’s third and a tailored pass in laying on Bryan Mbeumo’s fourth.
The striker did not have to score to impress and it was no
