Introduction to Manchester United’s Latest Loss
Bruno Fernandes failed to score a penalty for the second time this season as Manchester United lost 3-1 at Brentford on Saturday for a third defeat from six matches in the Premier League.
The Penalty Pain
Fernandes’ spot kick was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher in the 76th minute, denying what would have been an equalizer for United. The Portugal midfielder also missed a penalty at Fulham last month.
Early Double by Brentford
United couldn’t fully recover from an early double by Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, who broke the offside trap to lash home the opening goal in the eighth minute and then bundled in a rebound in the 20th after goalkeeper Altay Bayindir parried out a cross.
United’s Attempt to Recover
Benjamin Sesko reduced the deficit for United in the 26th with his first goal in English soccer, thumping home a shot at the third attempt after Kelleher failed to deal with a cross under pressure from Bryan Mbeumo and made two saves off Sesko.
The Final Blow
Mathias Jensen powered in a shot from the edge of the area for Brentford’s third goal in stoppage time.
Post-Match Analysis
“We didn’t control the game. We played the game of Brentford,” said United manager Ruben Amorim. “First balls, second balls, set pieces. All the crucial moments were against us.”
Implications of the Loss
The latest loss for United came after previous league defeats to Arsenal and Manchester City, with a humbling English League Cup exit at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby Town also thrown in so far this season.
United’s Struggle to Find Consistency
United failed to build on a win at Chelsea last week and still hasn’t recorded back-to-back victories under Amorim since his first match in charge in November last year.
Upcoming Premier League Matches
Later Saturday, there are six more matches in the Premier League, including leader Liverpool looking for a sixth straight win to open its title defense in an away match at Crystal Palace and Manchester City hosting Burnley.
Conclusion
The loss to Brentford marks another setback for Manchester United in the Premier League. With the team struggling to find consistency and facing tough upcoming matches, United’s manager Ruben Amorim will need to regroup and strategize to turn the team’s fortunes around.
FAQs
Q: Who missed a penalty for Manchester United in their latest match?
A: Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for the second time this season.
Q: What was the score in the match between Manchester United and Brentford?
A: Brentford won 3-1 against Manchester United.
Q: Who scored the goals for Brentford in the match?
A: Igor Thiago scored a double, and Mathias Jensen scored the third goal for Brentford.
Q: What is Manchester United’s current record in the Premier League?
A: Manchester United has suffered three defeats from six matches in the Premier League.
