Brazilian striker Igor Thiago starred for the hosts, scoring twice inside the opening 20 minutes, first breaking the offside trap to slot past Altay Bayindir, then tapping in a rebound to double the lead.

Benjamin Šeško offered United brief hope with a scrappy finish in the 26th minute, but a missed second-half penalty from captain Bruno Fernandes, saved brilliantly by Caoimhín Kelleher, proved costly.

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Brentford sealed the win deep into stoppage time as Mathias Jensen broke free on the counter and curled home a superb third.

The result hands Brentford a major boost, while United head into the international break in turmoil once again, just days after a morale-boosting win over Chelsea.

Source: Punch