Brentford beat United 3-1 as Thiago scores twice

Brentford defeated Manchester United 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday as Igor Thiago scored twice and a late Mathias Jensen strike sealed the win, while United captain Bruno Fernandes had a second-half penalty saved after a lengthy VAR review. The result left Manchester United without back-to-back Premier League wins and increased pressure on manager Ruben Amorim.

Thiago opened the scoring in the eighth minute, racing on to a long pass and striking a left-foot shot into the top corner. He doubled Brentford's lead in the 20th minute after Altay Bayindir spilled a low cross, allowing Thiago to react and slot home. United pulled one back in the 26th minute when new signing Benjamin Sesko finished from close range, his first goal for the club, but the visitors were unable to overturn Brentford's advantage.

Late in the second half United were awarded a penalty when Bryan Mbeumo was pulled down in the box. The spot kick was delayed by a VAR check for a potential red card against Nathan Collins for denying a goalscoring opportunity. Referees ruled Collins would not be sent off and the penalty was taken several minutes later; Caoimhin Kelleher saved Fernandes' weak effort...