BREAKING NEWS: I know I missed crucial penalty that could have earned us a point but what Ruben Amorim said to me after the final whistle is unacceptable and I can’t take that from Him, they’re some things you shouldn’t say to the captain”, Bruno Fernandez finally reveals what Ruben Amorim told Him after the final whistle that really got Him upset
Manchester United’s woes at Brentford continued as a Bruno Fernandes missed penalty condemned them to a 3-1 loss to continue their run of not winning consecutive games under Ruben Amorim.
The memories of a brutal Brentford away trip came flooding back in the first ten minutes when Igor Thiago helped himself to a brace within the first 20 minutes to rock Man Utd.
However, United did get one back after Brentford’s second, with Benjamin Sesko opening his account for the club after a scuffle in the box left him with an open net.
That’s how the game reached half-time, with United looking brittle in defence but fleetingly dangerous in attack.
The second half continued its tottering pace with the away end chanting “Attack! Attack! Attack!” at an insipid United.
Bryan Mbeumo’s homecoming became notable soon after as he won a penalty, but Bruno Fernandes fluffed it to continue Ruben Amorim’s bad run of luck.
Brentford scored a third in injury time to pile on the misery on a team that had long become toothless before then.
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Man Utd player ratings vs Brentford
Altay Bayindir – 4
He wasn’t directly at fault for any goal, but a better goalkeeper prevents at least one from happening. The experiment needs to end. Man Utd fans would rather have Senne Lammens make mistakes and invest in his growth.
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Matthijs de Ligt – 6
Got twisted on an aerial ball for the second goal in a rare mistake in what was generally a good game.
Harry Maguire – 5
Failed attempt to play offside for the opener resulted in Igor Thiago having acres of space to finish.
Luke Shaw – 6
No glaring error, but nothing outstanding either.
Diogo Dalot – 4
Was put under pressure from the off and looked rattled at times. Brentford targeted his side of the pitch.
Patrick Dorgu – 6.5
Won many fouls by carrying the ball forward with purpose.
Manuel Ugarte – 5
No mistakes, but can’t keep the ball and kill the pace of the game when things get frantic.
Bruno Fernandes – 4
Sloppy in possession and too frustrated, which seemed to seep into the team. Missed penalty summed up a forgettable game
Bryan Mbeumo – 6
Not a happy return as he was peripheral outside of taking set-pieces. Won a penalty.
Matheus Cunha – 7
Repeatedly tried to run directly at Brentford’s defence to scramble it. Final shot/pass lacking, but encouraging level of general play.
Benjamin Sesko – 6.5
Scored a confidence-boosting goal.
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Kobbie Mainoo – 6
Calmed the game down with his movement and slick passing. His continued exclusion is head-scratching.
Leny Yoro – 6
No glaring errors after replacing Maguire. Kept it simple.
Mason Mount – 5
Did his usual running routine without quality on the ball.
Joshua Zirkzee – 5
Misplaced passes and shots after coming on as a Hail Mary option late on.
