The 5 Greatest Premier League Comebacks After Man United's Fightback Victory Against Brentford

Manchester United have established themselves as the perennial masters of comebacks, with a history filled with remarkable fightback victories.

In a recent encounter, the Red Devils found themselves in a dire situation as Brentford threatened to compound their struggles in what has been a challenging 2023/24 season.

Matthias Jensen's first-half goal left the Old Trafford faithful in silence, seemingly destined to be the decisive strike.

However, substitute Scott McTominay had different plans, netting twice during injury time to dramatically shift the momentum in Man United's favour and bring an end to their two-game losing streak, Sky Sports reports.

Sports Brief now revisits the top five most memorable comebacks in Premier League history.

5. Norwich 4-5 Liverpool (2015/16)

They had already faced defeats against West Ham United and Man United and had also settled for a draw against Arsenal as they headed to Carrow Road.

Their fortunes took a turn for the worse as the hosts secured a 2-1 lead by half-time. However, a remarkable second-half performance saw Jordan Henderson, Roberto Firmino, and James Milner finding the net for the Reds, while Wes Hoolahan scored for Norwich. Liverpool took a 4-3 lead into injury time.

In a thrilling climax, the Canaries managed to equalise in the 92nd minute thanks to Sebastien Bassong. It seemed like a dramatic ending, but then up stepped Adam Lallana to deliver a last-minute winner for Liverpool just three minutes later, per the BBC.

The celebration that followed was exuberant, with Lallana even losing his shirt in the excitement. Jurgen Klopp's glasses also went askew as a disheartened Alex Neil looked on in disbelief.

4. Crystal Palace 3-3 Liverpool (2013-14)

Apologies to any Liverpool fan reading this - in May 2014, Liverpool faced Crystal Palace in a crucial match to keep their Premier League title hopes alive.

Brendan Rodgers' team held a commanding 3-0 lead with just nine minutes remaining on the clock.

According to Squawka, in a stunning turn of events, Crystal Palace mounted a remarkable comeback. Goals from Damien Delaney and Dwight Gayle left Liverpool devastated as their title aspirations were crushed following the agonising draw.

3. Newcastle 4-4 Arsenal (2010-11)

Newcastle United, who recently tore apart Paris Saint-Germain on their return to the Champions League, etched their name in Premier League history with a remarkable comeback against Arsenal in February 2011.

The Gunners had surged to a commanding 4-0 lead within just 26 minutes of the match. However, the Magpies, refusing to concede defeat, staged a stunning turnaround.

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With 19 minutes left on the clock, Joey Barton netted twice, while Leon Best and Cheick Tiote added two more goals to complete a sensational 4-4 draw for Newcastle.

This unforgettable comeback left legendary manager, Arsene Wenger and Arsenal fans in disbelief.

2. West Brom 5-5 Manchester United (2012-13)

A remarkable Premier League comeback unfolded at the Hawthorns a decade ago, etching itself into the annals of history. In May 2013, Man United, having already clinched the Premier League title, faced West Bromwich Albion.

The match appeared to be a mere formality for United as they held a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time. However, the second half witnessed an astonishing revival from West Brom, who orchestrated a remarkable comeback by netting five goals, ultimately securing a jaw-dropping 5-5 draw.

To add perspective, United had been comfortably ahead 5-2 with just five minutes remaining before a young Romelu Lukaku seized the spotlight. Lukaku's remarkable performance saw him score four goals in the second half, making him the standout player of the night.

1. Manchester City 3-2 QPR (2011-12)

Without a doubt, the most legendary comeback in Premier League history unfolded in May 2012 when Manchester City squared off against Queens Park Rangers on the season's climactic final day.

City required a victory to claim the title, yet QPR held a 2-1 lead with only minutes left on the clock.

In the nick of time, Edin Dzeko netted the equaliser during stoppage time, setting the stage for Sergio Aguero's unforgettable heroics, per The Guardian.

Aguero scored the decisive goal in the waning seconds of the match, securing an extraordinary 3-2 triumph for City. This victory marked their first step toward a series of subsequent Premier League title victories.