Manchester United stumbled again in the Premier League, this time falling 3-1 to a solid Brentford at the Community Stadium. A first-half brace from Igor Thiago and a late strike from Jensen left coach Rúben Amorim on the ropes, unable to find consistency with the Red Devils. Benjamin Sesko’s goal only softened the scoreline, as doubts resurface at Old Trafford.

Igor Thiago punishes in the first half

The match started at full intensity, and within 20 minutes Brentford had already struck twice. In the 8th minute, a long pass from Henderson found Igor Thiago unmarked, and he powered his finish past Bayindir. Despite a VAR review, the goal stood.

The second came from a set piece in the 20th minute. After an initial effort was stopped by the Turkish keeper, the Brazilian striker pounced on the rebound to score his double and make it 2-0, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

United responded immediately through Sesko, who netted his first goal for the English club after a chaotic scramble in the box. The Slovenian’s persistence paid off as he beat Kelleher in the 27th minute to restore some hope for Amorim’s men.

Fernandes misses, Jensen seals it

The second half followed the same pattern: Brentford aggressive in every duel and dangerous from set pieces. United had a golden chance to equalize from the penalty spot after Collins was penalized for a pull. Bruno Fernandes stepped up, but his effort was read perfectly by Kelleher, who became the home side’s hero.

In stoppage time, with Amorim’s men pushing forward without clear ideas, Jensen sealed the victory with a thunderous strike that left Bayindir no chance. The 3-1 result sparked celebrations among the home fans and left Manchester United with more questions than answers at the start of the campaign.

Amorim under pressure

With this defeat, Manchester United add another setback that increases the pressure on Rúben Amorim. The Portuguese coach, brought in to revitalize the Red Devils, has yet to provide the solidity demanded in the Premier League. Defensive fragility and costly errors in key moments have eroded confidence in his project.

Meanwhile, Brentford continue to establish themselves as a tricky opponent for anyone, showcasing intensity, discipline, and attacking efficiency. With Igor Thiago in red-hot form, the Londoners proved they are more than capable of taking down elite teams.