Thomas Frank felt his Brentford aspect improved as the sport wore on however admitted Manchester United deserved to take all three factors on Monday evening.
The Bees had gained three and drawn considered one of their final 4 Premier League video games previous to their Outdated Trafford outing. However they returned south on the flawed finish of a 3-0 scoreline. Bruno Fernandes put the Crimson Devils forward in simply the ninth minute.
There have been no additional targets in the course of the first 45 minutes however Cristiano Ronaldo transformed from the spot simply after the hour mark. Raphael Varane bagged his first United aim on 72 minutes to verify of the factors.
The victory retains United’s slim hopes of a top-four berth alive. However, 5 factors adrift of fourth-placed Arsenal and having performed two extra video games than the Gunners, it’s unlikely to occur.
Brentford sit 14th within the desk and have 40 factors to their title. An outstanding run of ends in March and April pushed them away from the relegation zone.
Frank would have cherished to have saved the unbeaten run going however acknowledged that his males encountered United on a great day.
“We performed a Manchester United staff who performed nicely right this moment, so congratulations to them,” he informed Sky Sports. “I feel we began nicely for the primary 5 minutes however then Manchester United had been on prime.”
And the Dane felt his expenses confirmed their true colors as the sport developed.
“Second half I noticed way more my staff I need to see play,” he added. “We had been again within the recreation however made a silly penalty. It took slightly bit out of all the things after which we conceded on a set piece. Higher second half.”
Frank desires star man again subsequent season
Brentford have defied expectations in 2021-2022. They had been tipped for relegation earlier than a ball had been kicked.
However they’ve by no means been within the backside three this time period, even throughout an eight-game winless run. The arrival of Christian Eriksen on mortgage in January added some class to the aspect.
Frank was filled with reward for the midfielder and hopes to maintain his compatriot in west London.
“Eriksen is once more an important participant for us,” he continued. “The secret is he performs persistently at a excessive degree. It’s no secret we wish to do all the things we are able to to maintain him.”
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