EPL: Man United clinch comeback win over Brentford amid de Ligt injury controversy

Manchester United staged a 2-1 comeback victory over Brentford, but the match was marred by controversy surrounding defender Matthijs de Ligt’s injury.

On field referee ordered de Ligt off the field due to a head injury moments before a Brentford corner, which led to Ethan Pinnock’s opening goal for the visitors.

United’s protests were immediate, with manager Erik ten Hag receiving a yellow card for his furious reaction.

De Ligt had initially left for treatment on a head wound just before halftime and was forced off again when the bleeding continued, leaving United to defend short-handed.

Brentford scored shortly after de Ligt was asked out due to his bleeding head injury – Getty image

Brentford capitalized on the situation, sparking frustration in United camp.

However, the Red Devils channeled their frustration, with Alejandro Garnacho equalizing and Rasmus Hojlund netting the winner in the second half, sealing a hard-fought victory at Old Trafford.