Brentford 3-1 Manchester United result – Igor Thiago’s brace leads Bees to a big win as pressure mounts on Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim

Igor Thiago netted a brace as Brentford claimed a 3-1 victory over Manchester United to leave Ruben Amorim under pressure and still waiting for back-to-back league victories as Red Devils boss.

The hosts stole in front on eight minutes when the Brazilian forward rampaged on to Jordan Henderson’s long pass and thundered a 15-yard strike into the top corner.

The Bees doubled their tally 12 minutes later when Thiago scrambled home after Altay Bayindir’s parry from Kevin Schade’s cross-shot.

At this point United were being bullied, particularly at set pieces, but the visitors reduced the arrears just prior to the half hour when Benajmin Sesko buried a rebound to snare his first goal for the club.

The Red Devils named Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in a starting XI for the first time and the latter two combined in a move that saw the former Bees star brought down for a penalty.

However, goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher saved Bruno Fernandes’ spot kick and substitute Mathias Jensen fired in a beauty of a third in stoppage-time to seal the points.

The result sees Brentford move up to 11th spot with seven points from six games. United sit just below The Bees in 13th on the same points but with an inferior goal difference.

Next up, Man United host Sunderland on Saturday while Brentford are at home to Man City a week on Sunday.

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"First of all; Brentford, every single one of them was outstanding today. As I said earlier, Keith Andrews has got the toughest job in the Premier League and he’s done a brilliant job, they were best in every department today.

"They competed... they had quality. The third goal was outstanding.

"For Manchester United, it was abysmal."

Brentford 3-1 Man United.

The United fans head for the exit while the home support taunt Amorim.

That will seal the points!

The substitute joins a super counter, cuts inside from the left and sizzles a 25-yard shot beyond Bayindir.

Fletch on TNT Sports Comms: "Absolutely brilliant from Mathias Jensen! He hasn't scored a goal since October 2023 against who? Manchester United.

"And he sneaks that into the back of the net, and that's three points for Keith Andrews.

Ward: "He absolutely arrows that in, what a terrific effort from Jensen!"

Jensen darts into space on the left side of the area but lacks composure with a wild cross-shot from a tough angle that flashes well wide.

Zirkzee gets on the end of a decent cross but can't find the target.

Eight minutes added.

Igor Thiago gets a big ovation as he is replaced by Mathias Jensen.

Lucy Ward on TNT Sports Comms: "I honestly thought that it wouldn't affect him, I honestly did, but it was just far too long.

"Kelleher obviously did his homework on Fernandes, but you're right Darren, this game is not fair, is it to individual players, and they can't believe it in here."

Fletch: "I've got to say, I don't like that delay at all, I really don't and I feel for Bruno Fernandes. I know people might turn round and say, 'he still should score,' and I know the advantage is with him, but he knows it's a big moment, he knows it's a big situation, he's had to think about it for so long and whatever pressure he's on, has been increased."

Ward: "He tends to carry this Manchester United team on his shoulders anyway, but that triple substitution from Keith Andrews added to it. He's done that on purpose and got his reward for it."

Brentford will move up to 11th spot with seven points from six games. United will sit just below The Bees in 12th on the same points and goal difference, but having scored fewer goals.

Dorgu off, Zirkzee on.

Dorgu booked for a foul on Lewis-Potter.

De Ligt hooks a diffiuclt effort wide of the far post after a Brentford head had met a delivery from the left and threatened to undo their good defensive work.

Onyeka and Janelt on.

Henderson and Damsgaard off.

Mount on for Shaw.

Schade booked for a trip that halted a United break.

The United captain has struggled to have an influence on this game up to this juncture...

Thiago has had a quiet second half.

He tries to change that here but his long-range strike flies harmlessly wide.