Brentford handed Manchester United another bruising defeat with a commanding 3-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium — www.isagoal.com reports.
Igor Thiago lit up the first 20 minutes with two sharp finishes, first smashing home Jordan Henderson’s lofted pass before reacting fastest inside the box for his second.
Manchester United briefly showed life when Benjamin Sesko scored his first goal for the club, pulling one back before the half-hour mark.
Brentford’s relentless pressure didn’t stop there, with the hosts refusing to ease off against a fragile United side.
Michael Kayode, the 21-year-old defender of Nigerian descent, powered through the right flank with speed and strength, causing chaos with his long throws and daring runs.
“Kayode never stopped running and gave us the spark we needed,” one Brentford supporter said after the match.
Goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher turned hero in the second half by diving low to his left to deny Bruno Fernandes from the penalty spot, extending his remarkable record of four saves from seven league penalties.
Frank Onyeka, introduced late in the game, gave Brentford stability with his work rate and composure, helping shut down United’s attempts at a comeback.
The Bees sealed it in stoppage time when Mathias Jensen hammered in the third goal to send home fans into raptures.
For United, manager Ruben Amorim looked broken on the sidelines as his team fell to their fourth defeat, raising serious doubts about his future in charge.
Brentford’s win pushed them up to 11th place, while United remain in 12th with fans growing increasingly frustrated at the team’s struggles.
