Brentford made the Gtech Community Stadium roar with an inspired 3-1 win over Manchester United, a result that felt deserved from the opening whistle. The home side wasted no time setting the tone, pressing high and forcing mistakes from United’s unsettled backline. In just the 8th minute, Igor Thiago found space inside the box and curled a composed finish past André Onana to ignite the crowd. Brentford’s aggression was clear — they hunted in packs, disrupting United’s attempts to build from the back and forcing rushed clearances.
The Bees doubled their lead in the 20th minute through Thiago again, whose movement left United’s defense scrambling. His second goal highlighted Brentford’s clever use of width and quick passing combinations, exploiting the gaps between Lisandro Martínez and Diogo Dalot. Manchester United responded with urgency and pulled one back only six minutes later when Benjamin Šeško pounced on a loose ball in the box, bundling it home to make it 2-1. That goal sparked a brief spell of momentum for the visitors, but Brentford’s defensive discipline prevented a complete comeback before halftime.
The second half brought more drama when United were awarded a penalty after Nathan Collins’ foul on Bryan Mbeumo. Many expected a red card for Collins, but the referee showed only yellow following a lengthy VAR review, sparking heated debates from United players and fans. Bruno Fernandes stepped up with the chance to equalize but saw his spot-kick brilliantly saved by Caoimhín Kelleher, a turning point that kept Brentford’s lead intact and reignited their confidence.
From that moment on, Brentford regained control and slowed the tempo, frustrating United with compact defensive lines and quick counterattacks. The visitors threw on additional attackers, including Alejandro Garnacho, but struggled to break through Brentford’s well-organized shape. Kelleher was decisive again, claiming crosses and cutting out through-balls, denying United any real rhythm in the closing stages.
Deep into stoppage time, Mathias Jensen put the result beyond doubt with a stunning long-range strike that flew past Onana into the top corner, sealing a memorable 3-1 win. The final whistle saw jubilant celebrations from the Brentford fans, while United’s players left the pitch visibly dejected. For Keith Andrews’ side, this was a statement performance that showed tactical clarity and clinical finishing, while Ruben Amorim’s men will leave West London knowing that a missed penalty and defensive lapses cost them dearly.
Watch and Download Brentford vs Manchester United full match replay and highlights, At Saturday, September 27, 2025. The match played at Gtech Community Stadium in LaLiga, Spain.
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