Manchester United relieved some pressure on manager Erik ten Hag by securing a 2-1 comeback victory against Brentford, while Tottenham bounced back with a dominant 4-1 win over West Ham on Saturday.
Ten Hag had faced intense scrutiny after United’s worst start to a top-flight season since 1989-90, but he dismissed rumors about his job security, calling them “fairy tales and lies.” The situation looked dire when Brentford’s Ethan Pinnock scored a header from a corner in first-half stoppage time, prompting a furious reaction from Ten Hag, who was cautioned for protesting about Matthijs de Ligt’s absence due to a head injury.
However, United turned the game around shortly after halftime when Alejandro Garnacho volleyed home Marcus Rashford’s angled pass to level the score. Rasmus Hojlund then netted the winner in the 62nd minute, finishing expertly after a clever flick from Bruno Fernandes. This marked United’s first win in six matches across all competitions and their third victory in eight Premier League games, leaving them in 10th place.
Meanwhile, Tottenham, eager to recover from a recent 3-2 defeat at Brighton, scored three goals in a blistering eight-minute spell in the second half to secure their victory over West Ham.