Brentford 4-0 Man Utd RECAP: Erik ten Hag humiliated as torment worsens for Red Devils
THE PREMIER LEAGUE gets back underway this weekend with a number of matches to watch out for beginning with old foes Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in opposite dugouts in the 12.30pm kick-off.
All eyes will be on Manchester United's game away to Brentford later this evening to see if Erik ten Hag can turn things around from their disappointing defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford last week. But plenty more action is taking place in the Premier League before that, starting with Aston Villa against Everton.
Old rivals Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard will stand in opposite dugouts for the first time as opposing managers. Both will be looking to grab a win to help kickstart their season after Villa lost to Bournemouth while Everton ran Chelsea close.
Attention will swiftly turn to the 3pm games after that with both Manchester City and Arsenal in action against Bournemouth and Leicester respectively. But there could equally be plenty of goals in games at the Amex, St Mary's and Molineux.
Brentford will then host United in the evening kick-off at 5.30pm with Christian Eriksen returning to the side who gave him a chance last season. Ten Hag will need to find a way to lift his side after their demoralising defeat last week to Brighton with Cristiano Ronaldo tipped to start.
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Erik ten Hag has been dying for the half-time whistle to come so he can get his players in to try and sort his mess out.
There is a lot of work to be done at the break to make sure United do not suffer their worst ever Premier League defeat.
The record currently stands at five goals as they lost 6-1 to Man City in 2011 and Tottenham in 2020. The Red Devils also recorded 5-0 defeats Liverpool in 2001, Newcastle in 1996 and Chelsea in 1999.
Manchester City already with two goals and Erling Haaland not on the scoresheet yet. He did set up Ilkay Gundogan for City's first before Kevin De Bruyne fired in their second.
Gabriel Jesus is also up and running for Arsenal on his home debut.
Goalless in games at the Amex, St Mary's and Molineux.
There is glorious sunshine at Premier League grounds all around the country with the five Premier League 3pm kick-offs about to get underway.
Can Arsenal make it two wins out of two? Will Manchester City newbie Erling Haaland put Bournemouth to the sword? Can the Newcastle revolution roll on with victory over Brighton?
It was a remarkably open last five minutes, but in the end Villa just about held on to secure a vital three points.
The Toffees left it just too late to finally show some threat going forwards, and the pressure may now be beginning to build on Lampard once more following two defeats in two.
You have half-an-hour to catch your breath before the 3pm kick-offs.
It's a superb finish from Danny Ings, who controls in the box before turning and drilling a powerful strike past the helpless grasp of Jordan Pickford.
On the weekend of the 30th birthday of the Premier League, why not allow yourself to indulge in some nostalgia?
Yes, two of the greatest midfielders to grace our shores face off on the touchline today as Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard takes on Chelsea legend Frank Lampard.
Will we see any fireworks?
Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard were big rivals on the pitch (Image: Getty)
The opening weekend of the Premier League season certainly didn't disappoint and this week should offer much of the same.
Aston Villa's clash with Everton kicks things off this afternoon before Arsenal and Manchester City face Leicester and Bournemouth respectively in the 3pm games.
Manchester United then travel to Brentford in their bid to avenge the opening-day defeat to Brighton last week.
Express Sport brings you live updates throughout the day so stay tuned with team news for Villa vs Everton coming imminently!
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