Overview

• Igor Thiago scored twice before the 20-minute mark, Benjamin Sesko netted his first United goal, Bruno Fernandes had a penalty saved, and Mathias Jensen struck in stoppage time.
• Ruben Amorim apologized to supporters, said United "played the game Brentford wanted," and vowed to focus on winning the next match rather than "protecting the players or myself."
• United have seven points from six league games, sit in the lower half of the table, have not won away in eight Premier League matches, and have just nine wins in 33 league fixtures under Amorim.
• Reports highlighted recurring flaws against long balls, set pieces and midfield overloads, with Altay Bayindir making key saves as Brentford exploited space and control issues.
• Referee Craig Pawson penalized Nathan Collins for pulling down Bryan Mbeumo without showing a red card, a call widely questioned in coverage, and United now host Sunderland in their next league game.