Manchester United can all but confirm their UCL place next season with a win against Brentford, and former Red Devil Quinton Fortune is convinced of one thing happening in that game.
After Chelsea’s 3-0 loss to Brighton, Man Utd can extend the gap to sixth place to 11 points with four games to go.
It is a remarkable turnaround since Michael Carrick’s arrival, and it can be all but sealed with a win against Brentford at Old Trafford up next.
Brentford are right in the European football mix, and they’ve been United’s bogey team, so a win against them would be cathartic, and Quinton Fortune is convinced of one thing happening in that game.
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Man Utd vs Brentford prediction by Fortune
Carrick’s flawless home record received a brutal dent against Leeds when an undercooked United were caught off guard in the 2-1 loss.
There are far worse teams to follow up at home than Brentford, who have been a constant menace for United in the last few years.
Having said that, the prize of the Champions League place should concentrate the players’ minds on the day because it’s something they’ve worked so hard for.
Fortune, speaking on the Inside Carrington podcast, believes that is exactly why the Man Utd squad will be revved up against Brentford.
He ‘guaranteed’ that United will finish the job against Brentford.
He said: “We need to be on it, and I can guarantee the boys will not slip up again. They sense the Champions League is near. We’re playing at home on Monday night.
“Feels like a Champions League night under the lights. The boys are well prepared for this now, and Michael Carrick will have them ready for that game. They know the importance of that game. No problem.”
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As Fortune said, the reward at stake should drive the players, because they fought from underneath to be so close to this objective.
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The only thing they need to be wary of is complacency creeping in, because this side has always been better when nobody gives them a chance.
Now that the end goal is in sight and likely to be achieved, they can’t afford to take their foot off the pedal and relax.
It’s the time to press it further and finish as high as possible, sending a message that United are ready to be serious contenders next season.
Finishing this season’s job at the first possible chance is how that elite mentality starts to take shape.
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