The clash between Manchester United and Brentford at Old Trafford on 7th October 2023 was indeed a spectacle. The home team, Manchester United pulled off a close 2-1 victory against a spirited Brentford side. The turning point of the match being a second-half performance from Scott McTominay, who netted twice for the home team, turning the tide in Manchester United's favor.

Despite Brentford taking an early lead in the first half with a goal by Mathias Jensen assisted by Yoane Wissa, Manchester United held their nerve and dominated the rest of the game. A crucial factor worth noting is the number of shots taken by Manchester United. They bombarded Brentford's goal with a total of 21 shots, 8 of which were on target, compared to Brentford's total of 4 shots, only 3 of which were on target.

Digging deeper into United's gameplay, we see an interesting pattern. Their increased aggressiveness can be gauged from 7 corner kicks, and 4 instances of offsides. However, they managed to maintain discipline with absolutely no bookings for the entire match, affirming their ability to maintain aggression without crossing the line.

In contrast, Brentford lacked in terms of offensive power as reflected by their mere 4 shots, with the only goal coming in from their clinical play in the 25th minute. Their defensive strategy however, was prone to errors and resulted in 5 yellow cards, a factor that certainly that affected their team dynamics and performance. Their 5 yellow cards and significantly higher fouls committed - 17 compared to Manchester's 10, clearly had an impact on the match outcome.

Another reader is the well-timed substitutes by Manchester United. McTominay's powerful play coupled with Harry Maguire's assist broke Brentford's resistance in the second half.

In conclusion, although Brentford drew first blood, Manchester United's resilience, accurate aim, the skillful combination of Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, and better discipline on the field helped them clinch the win. Meanwhile, Brentford's downfall lay not in their defensive capacity, but in the obtrusive number of fouls and yellow cards that disturbed their flow of play.

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