🚨 Brentford and Man Utd name starting XIs
Brentford and Manchester United have named their starting XIs for Sunday's Premier League encounter.
Here's how both teams will be lining up at the Gtech Community Stadium.
As expected, Ruben Amorim has made wholesale changes to his side as the Red Devils prepare for their Europa League semi-final return leg with Athletic Club.
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