Erik explains team to face Brentford

The boss has only made one change to the XI beaten 2-0 at Newcastle United on Sunday, with Jadon Sancho drafted in to replace Wout Weghorst, ending the Netherlands international's run of starting every game since joining on loan from Burnley. It means a reshuffle in the forward line, with several possibilities, although the most straightforward would appear to be Sancho starting on the left wing and top scorer Marcus Rashford leading the line.

Bruno Fernandes's flexibility means he could operate on the right or even as a 'false nine' if Ten Hag decides to try something a little different.

The manager feels he needs a lot of creativity in his line-up, in order to break down the stubborn…