Michael Owen predicts Manchester United triumph despite defensive issues leaving Ralf Rangnick 'gutted'

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Michael Owen believes despite Manchester United's defensive issues, they will have enough to see off Brentford. Thomas Frank's side have been a breath of fresh air since their promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs last season.

The Brentford Community Stadium has proved to be an unhappy hunting ground for Arsenal and Liverpool who both left without a victory.

But despite their early-season heroics, the Bees have stuttered and find themselves drifting down the table. United will be looking to return to winning ways and right the wrongs of the collapse against Aston Villa as Bruno Fernandes' brace was cancelled out by two quick-fire goals from the claret and blues.

And former United forward, Owen, believes they will do just that in West London, backing Rangnick's men to come away with a 2-1 victory. "I was disappointed from what I saw from Brentford against Liverpool.