Brentford Hold Man Utd in Dramatic Draw, Maupay Mocks McTominay on Social Media
Following a thrilling 1-1 draw in the Premier League, Brentford forward Neal Maupay took a playful jab at Manchester United’s Scott McTominay on social media.
Late Drama at Gtech Community Stadium
The Bees snatched a dramatic point in the dying seconds of the match on Saturday.
Kristoffer Ajer’s 99th-minute equalizer cancelled out a stoppage-time goal from Mason Mount for Manchester United.
This result leaves United’s Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread.
The match itself was a tense affair. Brentford dominated possession but struggled to find the back of the net, leading manager Thomas Frank to express his frustration at his side’s inability to convert their dominance into goals.
During the game, there was a physical battle between Maupay and McTominay.
Maupay Mocks McTominay After On-Field Clash
Following the final whistle, the Brentford striker took to social media to target McTominay.
The Frenchman posted a photo on [X, formerly Twitter] showing him and McTominay grappling for the ball during the match. He captioned the photo: “This fan was desperate for my shirt .”
Repercussions for Both Teams
This point takes Brentford a step closer to securing their Premier League status. However, the result is a devastating blow to Manchester United’s Champions League aspirations.
With both fourth-placed Aston Villa and fifth-placed Tottenham winning their matches this weekend, Erik ten Hag’s men are now 11 points behind Villa and eight adrift of Spurs.
This latest setback puts even more pressure on Ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford.
