Man United's narrow win over Brentford illustrates how tough Red Devils' task is to finish top four

Man United's narrow win over Brentford illustrates how tough Red Devils' task is to finish top four

MANCHESTER, England -- Marcus Rashford's 28th goal of the season seale

MANCHESTER, England -- Marcus Rashford's 28th goal of the season seale

a narrow 1-0 win against Brentford and lifted Manchester

a narrow 1-0 win against Brentford and lifted Manchester

back into the top four in the race to qualify for the Champions League.

back into the top four in the race to qualify for the Champions League.

The win was United's first in the Premier League since a 3-1 Old Trafford

The win was United's first in the Premier League since a 3-1 Old Trafford

victory against Leicester City in February, and it also avenged their 4-0 loss at

victory against Leicester City in February, and it also avenged their 4-0 loss at

Brentford in August. United moved three points clear of fifth-place Tottenham

Brentford in August. United moved three points clear of fifth-place Tottenham

Hotspur, whom they face away from home on April 27 in the battle to finish fourth.

Hotspur, whom they face away from home on April 27 in the battle to finish fourth.