Manchester United slumped to their third Premier League defeat of the campaign and 17th under Ruben Amorim this afternoon.
A 3-1 loss at the hands of Brentford has rounded off yet another dismal gameweek for the Red Devils.
They have consequently fallen to 13th in the table, but could end the weekend just above the relegation zone depending on how the clubs below them fare in their respective fixtures.
United waste chance to win back-to-back league games
No player covered themselves in glory at the Gtech Community Stadium. Benjamin Sesko did secure his first goal to halve the deficit in the 26th minute, but was unable to add to his tally, or even get any clear-cut chances, in the second half.
Bryan Mbeumo certainly did his utmost to clinch a victory upon his return to his former side, with his darting run into the Brentford box proving too dangerous for Nathan Collins, who resorted to pulling down his ex-teammate and conceding a spot-kick.
Unfortunately for Mbeumo, who boasts a prolific penalty conversion record, he could only watch on from the edge of the area as Bruno Fernandes’ tame attempt was comfortably saved by Caoimhin Kelleher. It’s now the second penalty the skipper has missed this campaign, prompting fans to question whether a change may be needed.
Even aside from the squandered opportunity to equalise, Fernandes was nowhere near his best today.
Bruno Fernandes records lousy statistics in Bees defeat
According to StatmanDave, the midfielder recorded a 76 per cent passing accuracy, created only one chance and had just the one shot on goal.
Additionally, he completed zero successful crosses, zero successful take-ons and zero tackles, making it no surprise the analyst labelled Fernandes as ‘abysmal’ at full-time.
Next up for the under-pressure Amorim is a home encounter against newly-promoted Sunderland next Saturday at 3pm, after which club action pauses for the October international break. Then, Anfield awaits.
