Brentford moved away from the Premier League relegation zone, as Igor Thiago’s first-half brace secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Manchester United, who are now winless in eight away league matches (D2, L6).
Having made their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign with just four points from the opening five rounds, the Bees knew a positive response was needed against the Red Devils.
Keith Andrews’ side came flying out the blocks, and their early intent was rewarded inside eight minutes, as Jordan Henderson’s raking long ball released Thiago, who timed his run to perfection to finish emphatically beyond Altay Bayindir.
United were trying to fight their way back before Igor Thiago capitalised on some shambolic United defending inside the first 20 minutes to give the home side a two-goal cushion.
Benjamin Sesko pulled one back with his first goal since making a £74m summer move from RB Leipzig.
The visitors were awarded a penalty when former Bees hero Bryan Mbeumo was pulled back by Collins with the goal at his mercy. Bruno Fernandes assumed the responsibility from the spot, but Kelleher guessed correctly to thwart the United captain, who missed his second PL penalty of the season.
Amorim’s side continued to chase an equaliser in the closing stages, however, it was the hosts who added gloss to the scoreline deep into stoppage time, as Mathias Jensen swept a sublime strike beyond the reach of BayIndır, extending the Bees’ impressive league form on home soil to just one defeat in seven matches.
