Manchester United’s turbulent Premier League campaign took another dramatic turn with a 3-1 loss to Brentford, sparking fierce debates about Ruben Amorim’s future at Old Trafford.
Brentford struck fast, with Igor Thiago scoring twice inside the opening 20 minutes. United briefly fought back through Benjamin Šeško, but their momentum collapsed when captain Bruno Fernandes missed a controversial penalty, brilliantly saved by Caoimhín Kelleher. In stoppage time, Mathias Jensen sealed the Bees’ famous victory.
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Amorim has now lost 17 of 33 league games as United manager (ESPN).
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Brentford recorded their third win in five home matches this season.
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United have conceded 12 goals in their last five away games — a glaring defensive crisis.
Fans were quick to react online. Some demanded Amorim’s resignation, one posting: “Enough excuses, 17 losses is unforgivable.” Others defended him, blaming recruitment failures and leadership at the top. The split highlights just how fractured the United fanbase has become.
For Brentford, the mood was electric. “This was our best home win in years,” one supporter declared, as the Gtech Community Stadium celebrated a night of resilience and ruthless finishing.
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Can Amorim survive the mounting pressure, or is a managerial change inevitable?
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Is Fernandes still the right leader after his missed penalty?
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Should Brentford now be seen as genuine mid-table contenders instead of relegation fighters?
This defeat leaves Manchester United’s season on a knife-edge. With every loss, the calls grow louder: has Amorim already reached the end of the road?
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