AFCON 2025
Igor Thiago’s brace led Brentford to an impressive 3-1 victory over Manchester United at the GTech Community Stadium.
What a performance 😃 pic.twitter.com/K3Oq4vV9w8
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) September 27, 2025
Having made their worst-ever start to a Premier League campaign with just four points from the opening five rounds, Brentford knew a positive response was needed against the Red Devils.
Keith Andrews’ side came flying out of the blocks, and their early intent was rewarded inside eight minutes, as Jordan Henderson’s raking long ball released Thiago, who timed his run to perfection to finish emphatically beyond Altay Bayındır.
The hosts deservedly doubled their lead in the 20th minute, with Thiago finding himself in the right place at the right time to convert from six yards.
Amorim’s men pulled a goal back soon after, as Benjamin Sesko fired beyond Caoimhín Kelleher from close range to open his account for the Red Devils.
The second half saw United push for an equaliser, and were awarded a penalty when Collins pulled back Bryan Mbeumo. Bruno Fernandes stepped up and missed from 12 yards, his second miss of the season.
As United pushed for a late equaliser, Brentford added some shine to the scoreline deep into stoppage time, as Mathias Jensen swept a sublime strike beyond the reach of Bayındır.
