Manchester United’s early season woes deepened on Saturday as Brentford cruised to a 3-1 victory, piling more pressure on manager Ruben Amorim.
Igor Thiago struck twice for the hosts before Matthias Jensen sealed the win with a late third, leaving United reeling despite Benjamin Sesko opening his account for the visitors.
The result means United have now lost three of their opening six Premier League fixtures, conceding 11 goals in the process – a statistic that has raised fresh questions about Amorim’s system.
“All the crucial moments of the game were just against us,” Amorim told reporters. “It’s always the same. When we win, it’s not the system. When we lose, it’s the system. I understand that.”
The defeat underlines the mounting scrutiny around United’s direction under the Portuguese coach, with Brentford’s victory celebrated as richly deserved by their home supporters.
