Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes struggled as Manchester United were defeated 3-1 by Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. Ruben Amorim made three changes to his starting line up from the Chelsea win as Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte and Matheus Cunha all came into the side.
United got off to an awful start when Igor Thiago was played onside by Harry Maguire and rifled a stunning finish into the top corner, and things soon went from bad to worse when Thiago bundled in a second from close range. Amorim desperately needed a positive reaction from his side and got one when Benjamin Sesko rifled in his first goal for the club after he had seen his initial effort stopped by Caoimhin Kelleher.
It was a slow start to the second half as Cunha fired a tame effort at the Brentford goal, and the home side should have put the game to bed when Thiago saw a shot saved by Bayindir from inside the box. United were handed a lifeline when Bryan Mbeumo was fouled in the box, but Bruno Fernandes saw his penalty saved by Kelleher.
United pushed high up for an equaliser and were pushed on the counter-attack when Mathias Jensen secured three points with a ferocious effort from the edge of the box. Here is how we rated the United players against Brentford.
5. Diogo Dalot - 5
Brentford appeared to target his side from the off. The usual issues with him as a wing-back, though it was a big ask for him to start after his recent injury. A good flick in the build-up to the penalty. | AFP via Getty Images
6. Manuel Ugarte - 5
Good work in the build-up to Sesko's goal and stopped a dangerous counter-attack. He lacked the positional discipline required to play in central midfield again. | AFP via Getty Images
7. Bruno Fernandes - 4
He isn't as effective in the central midfield role and did not influence the match as he would have hoped. Booked for a late tackle in midfield and saw his penalty saved. | Getty Images
8. Patrick Dorgu - 5
He grew into the game as it went on and proved to be a menace down the left wing. It was his initial cross that led to the first United goal. | AFP via Getty Images