By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday.
Brentford took a commanding lead inside the first 20 minutes through Igor Thiago.
Prompt News reports that Thiago opened scoring for the hosts after eight minutes.
The forward doubled the advantage in the 20th minute.
Benjamin Sesko reduced the deficit for United six minutes later.
Bruno Fernandes missed the chance to equalise for the Red Devils 14 minutes from time when his penalty was saved by Caoimhín Kelleher.
Mathias Jensen netted a superb strike in the game’s final moments to secure a 3-1 win.
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