Brentford produced a stunning first-half performance as they scored four goals in the first 35 minutes to condemn Manchester United to a humiliating defeat at Gtech Community Stadium.

Josh Dasilva put the hosts ahead when his strike from distance somehow eluded United goalkeeper David de Gea.

Mathias Jensen doubled the lead after dispossessing former Brentford player Christian Eriksen, with Ben Mee and Bryan Mbeumo goals putting Thomas Frank's side four up during an incredible first half in which they dismantled United in stunning fashion.

The defeat is United's seventh in a row on the road - their worst run since 1936 - while it is the seventh time they have conceded at least four goals in a league game since the start of last season.

While Brentford can bask in a historic win, United boss Erik ten Hag faces the unenviable task of lifting his players in time for the visit of Liverpool to Old Trafford on Monday, 22 August.

From bad to worse for United

Having been deservedly beaten by Brighton last week, United sought to make a quick start but it was Brentford who found early joy as the visitors' defence crumbled in spectacular fashion against their high-pressing hosts.


De Gea, who for so long has been one of United's most consistent performers, was left red-faced when he allowed Dasilva's speculative shot from distance to slip underneath him and into the net, with Cristiano Ronaldo claiming he was fouled in the build-up.

Harry Maguire was then booked for a clumsy lunge on Dasilva, and while Mathias Jensen missed from the resultant free-kick, the Danish midfielder was celebrating two minutes later following another United mistake.

De Gea's pass to Eriksen on the edge of the United penalty area led to Jensen stealing the ball before slotting low into the net to double Brentford's lead.

After falling two behind to Brighton last week, it was another stern examination of United's character, but it only got worse as Brentford struck twice in the space of five minutes to move four clear.

Mee nodded home at the far post to make it three before Mbeumo finished off a rapid counter-attack when he controlled Ivan Toney's pass before curling the ball beyond a helpless De Gea to put the Bees four up after a scarcely believable 35 minutes.

Manager Ten Hag could barely have envisaged such a catastrophic start to his reign, and while there is still time for the Dutchman to transform their fortunes, the first two games of the season have underlined the daunting task facing the former Ajax boss at Old Trafford.

Brentford a breath of fresh air

While much of the post-match discussion will focus on United's problems, Brentford - like Brighton last week - deserve praise for their approach and execution.

From the first whistle, they tormented United, refusing to allow the visitors time on the ball and, crucially, took their chances to leave their opponents in the dust.

The first goal arrived when Jensen robbed Ronaldo inside the United half and fed the onrushing Dasilva. With Lisandro Martinez - subbed at half-time - slow to close off the space, Dasilva sent a low shot towards the goal that escaped De Gea's grasp.

That set the tone for the first half as Brentford ran riot. The impressive Jensen anticipated De Gea's risky pass to Eriksen and punished both players, before Toney used his height advantage to beat Martinez in the air and tee up Mee, who marked his home debut with a goal.

The fourth goal summed up the difference between the sides. After Jadon Sancho was muscled off the ball inside the Brentford box, the hosts pumped the ball long to Toney.

With United slow to react to the developing counter-attack, Toney slipped in Mbeumo, who shook off Luke Shaw and swept the ball home to spark delirious scenes among the home fans.

Ten Hag's response was to introduce Raphael Varane, Scott McTominay and Tyrell Malacia at the break, but with his players apparently in shock, United were unable to mount the miraculous comeback required to salvage something from the game as Brentford strolled to a victory that will live long in the memory.

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Brentford 4 - 0 Manchester Utd

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4 CONDO

Two straight loses, a new record for Manchester Dis-United

Na name Manu carry for head, there is nothing there again.

Even Brentford go show Mancity pepper.

That Tony and Mbuemo is a force on its own.

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Brentford 4 - 0 Manchester Utd

Brentfords' Annual Wagebill is currently £16,834.000

Man Utd's Annual Wagebill is currently £202,785.000

We'll leave it there.......!

Great100000:
Glory Glory Man United

You never see anything.

Chai!
Those your meme funny die
Dem no be for here o

The highest losers are Ten wey hang n d tap in goat.

sure say dis cr7 no go use nite flight run leave united for transfer deadline day?
this united team looks disorganized and u unserious asif dm no de collect wages, they really need a very strict coach..
a pep or mou would surely replace that backline after half time including de gea after that first 2 goals because it looks asif they were joking..
pep no mind to field a complete united team B defense against Liverpool dt would look hungry n desperate than this over hyped players..
if u watch city play, forget d big names, u would see all players running around trying to win d ball back even when winning 4-0, bt this united jus de feel say them big pass coach.
the worst is dt, Maguire would still captain n lead dt defense against Liverpool...mk we de wait..

Peacecore:
The highest losers are Ten wey hang n d tap in goat.

person wey for dey him ajax dey dominate n form genius for the easy league jus decide to come united n disgrace himself for this curse n unserious man u..
I knew he would come to flop after I noticed his signing n hearing him asking cr7 to stay dt d team needs him..
wen u are rebuilding, u push old legs out n u dnt force anybody to stay, arteta did same rebuilding n forced nobody, he even pushed auba n ozil out n now gunners are winning.

holluwizzy:
Na name Manu carry for head, there is nothing there again.

Even Brentford go show Mancity pepper.

That Tony and Mbuemo is a force on its own.

Brentford show wich city? no talk am again...city go load them home n away. na them good pass west ham wey city win?

Aldebaran:
4 CONDO

Two straight loses, a new record for Manchester Dis-United

its 3 straight loses bcoz Liverpool MUST win this united
cnt wait to see sallah n nunez against maguire n dt short martinez.....
next week Monday too far na....chaai

: ......ororo no hiding place oooo

Christian Erikson doesn't like himself at all.

He knows he has a heart problem and still went to Ngozi United..

Manchester United are in trying times please put them in your prayers

There's nothing vultures won't see at Old Trafford

Man.utd is finished ... The players are overwhelmed... The coach is flabbergasted

Ronaldo should just find a way to leave that useless club

holluwizzy:
Na name Manu carry for head, there is nothing there again.

Even Brentford go show Mancity pepper.

That Tony and Mbuemo is a force on its own.

Man City will trash the hell out of them.

Bookmark this.

You want to compare disorderly Man Utd with tightly organized Man City?

Man U disgracing their fans back to back... Even with their goat � on the pitch.

United still have many years to pay for the sins they committed under Sis Alex Ferguson. He subjected EPL to United affairs.
He was the one in charge of the FA.
He was head of the referees.

They must be relegated B4 the tribulations will be over

Ok.

Man Utd na team

History is about to repeat itself

Cc Obembet

Ruggedniggaone:
Ronaldo should just find a way to leave that useless club

why should he leave? Is he no longer saviour Ororo

Most of the goals were avoidable...

Damnnn
Being a United fan right now is a curse

Is this supposed to be news?

Ok

I laugh at those saying man u don't want to buy players, its clear they don't understand the fear going on in the club hierarchy now

in the last ten years... man u have made more loss from players they signed... e.g pogba, sancho, fred, maguire, and lots more... yet you want them to sign more and make more loss... you think the board are stupid...

anyway as a man city fan am loving the calamity going on in man utd... i wish same for chelsea and liverpool in the coming years...

this is why we love football

Na Liverpool dem get next oh... Man utd see person wey no get hair, dem think say na pep guardiola