Ruben Amorim and Manchester United travel down to London on Sunday to face off against Thomas Frank’s Brentford, who could have their eyes on an unlikely European spot
Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United and Brentford will square off in the Premier League on Sunday
Manchester United clash with Brentford in the Premier League on Sunday, though Ruben Amorim's men have their priorities lying elsewhere. The Red Devils have had a top-flight campaign to forget, winning just 10 matches and finding themselves stranded in the bottom half of the table.
Their Portuguese coach has tasted Premier League victory just six times in 23 games. Alas, the season's saving grace has been Europe. United established a commanding 3-0 lead in the away leg of their Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao, with the reverse fixture to come next week.
With one foot in a European final, a lacklustre campaign could yet have a gleaming silver lining, though there are still four league fixtures to go, including this trip to west London. Thomas Frank's side have European football on their minds too.
A few stellar results could see them climb the table and venture throughout the continent next term. The inconsistent United are next on the Bees' agenda, though fans wishing to watch along on TV cannot do so.
Why is Brentford vs Man Utd not on TV?
In light of United's continued success in the Europa League, their clash against Brentford had to be moved back to Sunday. Amorim's side played in Bilbao on Thursday, less than 72 hours before this fixture.
However, with three other matches happening on Sunday, Sky Sports have chosen to cover a different game, which means fans in the UK will not be able to watch the clash between United and Brentford.
Starting next season, this will change, as all matches not scheduled for a 3pm kickoff on Saturday will be broadcast live in the UK due to the Premier League's new TV deal.
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United beat Brentford 2-1 when the sides met in October
Which Premier League games are on TV?
Sky Sports aired Arsenal's match against Bournemouth on Saturday evening. On Sunday, at 2pm and 4.30pm, they have two more top-flight matches on offer.
With three matches taking place during an afternoon 2pm slot, it is Newcastle and Brighton's battle that has been selected for broadcasting.
This fixture was handpicked instead of United's trip down to face Brentford and fellow Europa League hopefuls Tottenham's game against West Ham.
Then in the main event of the action, Chelsea, another side who were in European action on Thursday, play host to champions Liverpool.
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