Brentford prolonged Manchester United’s distress with a 3-1 victory on Saturday on the Gtech Neighborhood Stadium, recording back-to-back league wins over the Pink Devils for the primary time since 1937.
The outcome deepened the uncertainty surrounding United supervisor Ruben Amorim, whose aspect has now suffered 4 defeats this season.
The hosts shocked United with a blistering begin.
Igor Thiago struck twice contained in the opening 20 minutes, first lashing residence Jordan Henderson’s lofted cross with a clear half-volley earlier than scrambling in a second after Kevin Schade’s driving run unsettled the defence.
United briefly rallied when Benjamin Sesko pulled one again earlier than the half-hour, scoring his first objective for the membership, however they hardly ever seemed in management.
Brentford’s power and self-discipline ensured their lead by no means seemed fragile, with two Nigerians taking part in influential roles.
Proper-back Michael Kayode, beginning his sixth consecutive Premier League match, was tireless down the flank.
The 21-year-old, born in Italy to Nigerian dad and mom, repeatedly drove ahead, used his lengthy throws to check United’s again line, and received extra duels (seven) and tackles (three) than some other Brentford participant.
His dynamism on the appropriate pinned United again and gave the Bees an additional dimension in assault.
In midfield, Tremendous Eagles star Frank Onyeka entered late within the sport to assist safe the win. Launched within the 81st minute, he supplied power and composure, guaranteeing Brentford noticed off United’s tried fightback.
His intervention proved well timed, as Mathias Jensen sealed the outcome with a stoppage-time strike that despatched the house followers into raptures.
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United’s frustrations had been compounded when Bruno Fernandes noticed a second-half penalty brilliantly saved by Caoimhín Kelleher, who has now stopped 4 of seven spot-kicks he has confronted within the Premier League.
The defeat leaves Amorim below mounting strain, with United caught in mid-table and winless in consecutive league video games because the begin of final season.
In contrast, Brentford’s victory lifted them to eleventh, with Kayode and Onyeka each underlining their rising significance to Keith Andrews’ aspect.
