Manchester United’s misery deepened at the Gtech Community Stadium as Brentford claimed a famous 3–1 victory, with Bruno Fernandes missing a crucial second-half penalty that could have changed the game’s momentum.

The Bees started with intensity and were two goals up within 20 minutes thanks to an inspired brace from teenage sensation Igor Thiago. United briefly clawed their way back when Benjamin Šeško pulled one back, but Brentford’s energy and precision kept them in control going into the break.

United looked to turn the tide in the second half, piling on pressure before Fernandes stepped up from the spot in the 76th minute. But the captain fired wide, a costly miss that deflated the Red Devils. Moments later, Brentford punished them, with Keane Lewis-Potter and Mathias Jensen sealing the win in style.