Relief was palpable on the face of Erik ten Hag, and his bosses in the directors' box, as Manchester United came from behind to beat Brentford at Old Trafford

Erik ten Hag is not getting carried away with the comeback win against Brentford but acknowledged the importance of Manchester United’s improved mood and confidence levels ahead of the trip to Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce.

Perhaps it took a sense of injustice to spare Manchester United further ignominy. When the half-time whistle blew, they were losing and losing their rag, Brentford on course for a first win at Old Trafford since 1937,