Manchester United's difficult start to the season continued on Saturday, with Brentford winning 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium to pile more misery on Ruben Amorim.
A brace from Igor Thiago had the Bees in dreamland, with the Brazilian scoring twice in the first half to put them in cruise control.
United got a consolation through Benjamin Sesko, however, with the Slovenian netting for the first time since joining from RB Leipzig.
Yet just as it looked as though the fallen giants would double their lead from the penalty spot, Bruno Fernandes saw his effort saved by Caoimhin Kelleher in the second half, with Brentford proceeding to score a third late on through Mathias Jensen GB News now takes a look at four things we learnt from the game.
Fernandes might have cost Amorim his job
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Fernandes is usually dependable for United.
But when it comes to penalties, and spot-kicks taken this season, the Portugal international has been unable to convert from 12 yards.
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Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for Manchester United against Brentford
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Fernandes missed against Fulham and saw his attempt saved by Kelleher today. Had those goals gone in, United's season would be looking very different.
Amorim is under severe pressure now. It's always one step forwards and two back. Right now, it's hard to see the 40-year-old lasting the season with results, and performances, simply not good enough...
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Brentford star steps up
Igor Thiago celebrates scoring for Brentford against Manchester United on Saturday
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It was a chastening summer for Brentford. Not only did they lose manager Thomas Frank to Tottenham, but they were also powerless to prevent the departures of star duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa as well.
But the Bees have seen Thiago step up, with the striker netting his fourth and fifth goals for the club on Saturday.
Many wondered how Brentford would cope losing Mbeumo and Wissa. They were, after all, key cogs in the Frank machine during his time in the dugout.
Now they have their answer. With Thiago in this form, maybe Keith Andrews' team won't be sucked into a relegation dogfight after all...
Sesko goal bodes well
United have had to be patient with Sesko following his blockbuster move from RB Leipig back in the summer.
But the forward is now up and running, having converted from close range at the third attempt in the first half.
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Benjamin Sesko scored his first goal for Manchester United in their match with Brentford on Saturday
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It still was a display that will leave much to be desired. Sesko struggled, particularly in the second half, with his team-mates often failing to provide him with service.
Yet the goal will bode well for the future. United will now hope he can go on a run as they look to climb up the table.
Stadium woes continue for United
Everyone has heard of bogey teams. But what about bogey grounds?
Because that's exactly what the Gtech Community Stadium is for the Red Devils, who have failed to win there since 2022.
Man United's poor record at the Gtech Community Stadium continued on Saturday, with Brentford winning 2-1
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That same year, they were hammered 4-0 in sweltering conditions in just Erik ten Hag's second game in charge.
They drew the following season but United lost here 4-3 in May. With another defeat today, they'll be hoping their next visit is a long, long time away...