EPL: Manchester United's Slump Continues with 4-3 Loss to Brentford

Brentford secured a thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United, extending their unbeaten league run to five matches. Kevin Schade scored twice for the hosts.

Manchester United's Premier League woes deepened as Brentford secured a thrilling 4-3 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium, propelling the hosts into the top half of the table. The match got off to a frenetic start, with Kevin Schade having two early opportunities for Brentford. He first sent a cross wide with Manchester United's goalkeeper Altay Bayındır out of position, and then slid in at the back post only to watch the ball narrowly miss the target.

However, Manchester United took the lead with their solitary shot of the first half. Alejandro Garnacho's pass found Mason Mount, who calmly tapped home his second goal for the club—his first also coming against Brentford.

Brentford turned the game around just before halftime. Mikkel Damsgaard's strike deflected off Luke Shaw, who was unfortunate to score an own goal, after Michael Kayode's long throw created chaos in the box.

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Kevin Schade finally got his goal, heading in Christian Nørgaard's precise back-post cross to give Brentford the lead. The hosts had another chance to extend their advantage when Schade's shot was parried by Altay Bayındır, but the goalkeeper made an impressive save to deny Nørgaard's follow-up header from close range.

In the second half, Manchester United showed improvement, with Mason Mount having two shots on goal, though neither posed a significant threat. However, Michael Kayode's long throws continued to cause problems for the Red Devils. One such throw was flicked on dangerously, and Yoane Wissa narrowly missed scoring with a poke at the back post.

Brentford's relentless pressure paid off as Kevin Schade headed in his second goal of the match, connecting with Bryan Mbeumo's precise cross. The momentum continued in their favor, with Yoane Wissa quickly adding a fourth goal with a tap-in, further extending their lead.

Despite the deficit, Manchester United pushed hard in the final moments, with Alejandro Garnacho scoring a stunning consolation goal, curling the ball into the top corner from outside the box. Substitute Amad Diallo also had a chance, his shot slipping through Mark Flekken's legs. However, it was too little, too late, as Brentford held on for a crucial win. The victory extended their unbeaten league run to five matches, while Manchester United's struggles continued, with just three wins in their last 22 trips to London.