Overview
- Seventeen-year-old Chido Obi made his first Premier League start, becoming Manchester United's youngest-ever starter in the competition at 17 years and 156 days old.
- Ruben Amorim fielded United's youngest-ever Premier League lineup, averaging 22 years and 270 days, as part of a strategy to rest senior players for the Europa League semi-final second leg.
- United struggled against Brentford's physicality, conceding four goals, including a brace from Kevin Schade, and suffering their third away loss in four Premier League matches.
- Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo scored late goals for United, but the comeback fell short in a 4-3 defeat at the Gtech Community Stadium.
- The loss highlights the challenges of balancing youth development, squad rotation, and maintaining results as United prepares for a pivotal Europa League clash with Athletic Club.