Overview

• The head coach called the Brentford trip “massive” and warned United will have a “big problem” if they fail to build on the 2-1 win over Chelsea.
• He admitted the side remains unpredictable, saying even he cannot be sure which version will turn up, and he stressed warm-up and first-minutes intensity to set the tone.
• Amorim said he now feels “more excitement than fear” compared with last season and believes summer additions can help shift the team’s mentality.
• Bryan Mbeumo returns to face his former club after a deal reported at about £71m, joining Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha as key attacking arrivals.
• Team news for Saturday: Amad Diallo is absent for a family bereavement, Noussair Mazraoui and Lisandro Martinez are injured, Casemiro is suspended, and Diogo Dalot is available.