Crisis Deepens: Brentford Thrash Manchester United 3-1 as Amorim Faces Early Season Pressure | OneFootball

Red Devils sink to 13th as Igor Thiago and Jensen seal shock win

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Manchester United suffered crushing 3 - 1 defeat away to Brentford on Saturday in round 6 of the Premier League .. a result that deepens their early season crisis.

Brentford strike early

The hosts took control midway through the 1st half when Brazilian striker Igor Thiago struck twice in quick succession.

His brace put United on the back foot and left the travelling supporters stunned.

United's brief response

Slovenian forward Benjamin Sesko offered glimmer of hope for Ruben Amorim's men with goal in the 26 minute narrowing the scoreline before halftime.

Jensen ends the contest

Any chance of comeback faded in stoppage time when Danish midfielder Mathias Jensen added Brentford's 3rd sealing famous victory for the Bees.

Table impact

United remain stranded on 7 point and have slipped to 13 in the standings awaiting other results this weekend.

Brentford, also on 7 point climbed to 11th highlighting the contrasting momentum between the 2 side.