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Alejandro Garnacho scored an excellent draw against Brentford.
The 20-year-old winger came to Manchester United’s rescue during Saturday afternoon’s Premier League opener at Old Trafford.
The home side fell behind just seconds before half-time after Ethan Pinnock scored a great header while Matthijs De Ligt was off the pitch receiving treatment for a head injury.
Determined not to go out with a whimper, Erik Ten Hag’s mid-team talk would have been strong as the Dutchman holds his own. under great pressure to keep his job.
And reacting well, United’s swift second-half equalizer came just two minutes after the break.
Alejandro Garnacho scores a brilliant volley against Brentford
Argentina’s Garnacho found himself with space at the back post before team-mate Marcus Rashford played a great ball into midfield.
Although Rashford’s lofted pass was accurate in its delivery, United’s number 17 still had a long way to go to beat Mark Flekken.
Making an excellent connection with the cross, Garnacho volleyed the ball straight into the Stretford End net, one-handedly dragging the Red Devils level.
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Failure to complete a comeback and take all three points from Saturday’s game at Old Trafford could see United drop to 13th in the table at the end of the weekend.
