In the Premier League clash that took place at Old Trafford on 05 April 2023, Manchester United hosted Brentford in a hard fought match. Key match-up statistics indicated Manchester United as significantly more dominant, resulting in a 1-0 win for the Red Devils.

Prolific frontman Marcus Rashford put Manchester United ahead in the 28th minute of the game, with a precise assist from Marcel Sabitzer -- an early lead that proved to be the decider in the 90-minute encounter. The home side's relentless attempts at securing an additional goal reflected in their high number of shots, with a total of 18 attempts throughout the match, albeit only three on-target. Despite this, it was clear that United were maintaining superb pressure on Brentford throughout the encounter, with their shot off-target tally standing at a remarkable 15, compared to Brentford's mere 5.

Manchester United also dwarfed Brentford in corner opportunities, with an impressive count of 12 corner kicks, as opposed to Brentford's 3. This suggests that United were maintaining their offensive intensity by consistently penetrating Brentford's defensive area. The home team was also flagged offside thrice, in a bid to exploit the spaces behind Brentford's defence, even as Brentford fell offside just once during the match.

The game was not short of physical intensity either, characterized by a combined 21 fouls: 8 committed by Manchester United and 13 by Brentford. This resulted in a combined 5 yellow cards being handed out, three of which were given to Manchester United's Luke Shaw, Scott McTominay, and Bruno Fernandes, while Brentford's Christian Norgaard and Mikkel Damsgaard received one each.

Despite the Brentford squad committing more fouls, they were unable to turn the physical approach into an advantage. The lack of red cards from either side suggested a controlled aggression from both teams despite the physical nature of the game.

In conclusion, Manchester United displayed greater utilization of space, intense attacking intent and maintained defensive solidity, while Brentford struggled to make substantial offensive inroads. Despite a close scoreline, the data and statistics significantly lean towards the Red Devils' dominance in the match, making them deserving victors in the duel at Old Trafford.

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