Brentford 2-0 MU: Disastrous defense

In the 20th minute, Bayindir pushed the ball out in front of him and was punished by Thiago with a simple rebound.

MU have not beaten Brentford away from home since 2022.

Score: Brentford 2-0 Manchester United

Goal scorer: Igor Thiago (8', 19').

Main events:

• In the 8th minute, Matheus Cunha was pushed down right in front of the penalty area but the referee did not cut the foul, causing MU players to react strongly.
• Brentford immediately launched a counter-attack. Thiago received the ball from Jordan Henderson, broke free, and fired a powerful shot into the top corner, beating Altay Bayindir.
• In the 17th minute, MU's defense was confused after defending high balls. Altay Bayindir reacted quickly to block two consecutive close-range headers from the home team.
• In the 19th minute, Dalot left a gap on the right wing, allowing Brentford to launch an attack. Bayindir tried to push the cross but could do nothing about Thiago's rebound.

Force information:

• Man Utd are missing Amad Diallo (personal reasons), Casemiro, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui (injury).
• Brentford are without Paris Maghoma and Gustavo Nunes through injury.

Pre-match statistics

• 4 of Brentford's last 5 home games have featured over 3.5 goals in total.
• MU have not beaten Brentford away from home since 2022.
• No team in the Premier League had fewer shots than Brentford with 39, while Man United led the way with 79.
• MU have won just 3 of their last 24 away games against London sides (D6, L15).
• Six of the eight goals MU have conceded in the league this season have come after halftime.

Tactical diagram

Source: https://znews.vn/brentford-2-0-mu-hang-thu-tham-hoa-post1588777.html