Manchester United Suffer Multiple Losses Amid Fernandes' Penalty Struggles

Manchester United suffered a significant 3-1 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League, marking three losses in their first six games and leaving them 12th in the league standings. The match was marred by controversial VAR decisions, with a clear red card for a Brentford player being overlooked, which drew sharp criticism from insiders like Laurie Whitwell. Manchester United's captain, Bruno Fernandes, was notably poor, missing a crucial penalty—his second miss this season and part of a broader pattern of penalty struggles that have seen him tie the Premier League record for most missed penalties since 2020. Despite United's efforts, Brentford's early goals and tactical discipline secured their victory, exposing United's defensive weaknesses and leading to criticism over the team's overall performance and tactics. Manchester United's manager Ruben Amorim expressed disappointment in the team's inability to capitalize on previous wins and control the match against Brentford. The ongoing penalty issues for Fernandes have sparked debate about his role as the designated penalty taker amid the club's broader struggles this season.