Manchester United suffered a disappointing away defeat against Brentford, with a 3-1 scoreline that highlighted ongoing struggles for the Red Devils. The match, played on September 27, 2025, saw Brentford take an early lead, further compounding the pressure on Manchester United and their manager, Ruben Amorim.

Adding to the woes, Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United's captain and a key penalty taker, experienced further penalty woes during the game. While details of the specific penalty incident in this match are scarce in the search results, Fernandes's recent record from the spot has come under scrutiny. This season, his penalty conversion rate stands at 50% in the Premier League. More broadly, since arriving at Manchester United in February 2020, he has missed five Premier League spot-kicks, a number unmatched by any other player in the division. While he has scored 32 goals from penalties for Manchester United, his overall conversion rate of 81.5% places him lower than other prominent penalty takers in the league.

The match itself saw Brentford take an early lead through Igor Thiago in the 7th minute, following a long ball from Jordan Henderson. United's defense, particularly Maguire, was caught out, contributing to the early setback. Amorim expressed his dissatisfaction with United's deep defensive line following the goal. Despite a promising attacking lineup including new summer signings Mbeumo, Cunha, and Sesko, Manchester United struggled to find their rhythm.

Manchester United's away form continues to be a concern, with the team winless in seven away league matches prior to this game. This poor run of form dates back to 2019. In contrast, Brentford's home form has seen four of their last five home league games produce over 3.5 goals.

Overall, the defeat to Brentford underscores the challenges facing Manchester United, both in terms of team performance and individual contributions. The spotlight on Bruno Fernandes's penalty record adds another layer of pressure to the team's struggles.