Brentford 3-1 Manchester United
Igor Thiago 8′ and 20′, Mathias Jensen 90+5′ for Brentford. Benjamin Sesko 26′ for Manchester United.
Manchester United can’t win a soccer game anymore, difficulties after difficulties, the club seems to be in one of his worst crisis ever. With away match at Brentford for the count of the 6th Premier League matchday, Ruben Amorim and his players were once again not able to find the solutions to beat a good side of Brentford who did not let them breathe.
It begins at the 8′ minute already, Matheus Cunha got stopped by Brentford’s defense, then former Liverpool player Jordan Henderson sent a deep lob pass to Igor Thiago who smashed Altay Bayindir’s net. Brentford got a couple of chances to double the scoreline, but Manchester United’s keeper stayed vigilant until Igor Thiago’s brace t the 20′ minute, once again after a deep lob pass, Igor Thiago is able to score. 2-0 Brentford.
At the 26′ minute, Manchester United finally showed themselves, after a confusion in Brentford’s defense following a cross from Patrick Dorgu, Benjamin Sesko was able to score, it was his first goal for Manchester United. 2-1 Brentford.
Following his mistake, Brentford’s goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher made a fantastic second half, saving all of Manchester United big chances (2.03 expected goals). At the 71′ minute, Manchester United were given a penalty after a foul on former Brentford player Bryan Mbeumo, unfortunately for the Red Devils, Bruno Fernandes missed his penalty.
At the 90+5′ minute, as Manchester United were pushing to finally equalize, Kobbie Mainoo lost the ball, Brentford played a brilliant one-touch ball game in counterattack, Mathias Jensen scored to settle Brentford’s win. 3-1.
With their 3rd loss in 6 Premier League games, Manchester United are now 14th in the league, Brentford goes up to the 13th place.