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

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The Portuguese coach addressed the media in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur fresh from United’s worst season since 1974, having come 15th in the Premier League.

They missed out on a Champions League lifeline — and with it a financial windfall — by losing to fellow strugglers Spurs 1-0 in the Europa League final last week.

With money tight to get the right players in over the summer for his favoured formation, Amorim faces a stiff task to get United back among the elite next season.

United hope friendlies in Malaysia and against Hong Kong on Friday will bring in some much-needed revenue, with the BBC reporting that the trip will generate about $10 million (£7.8m) for the club.

Midfielder Mason Mount insisted he was delighted to arrive in steamy Kuala Lumpur despite jetting off just hours after the 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday.

Fans gathered at Kuala Lumpur’s airport to welcome the team on Monday evening.

Highs of 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit) are forecast in Kuala Lumpur this week and thunderstorms predicted on the day of the game at the 84,000-capacity Bukit Jalil national stadium.

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Tottenham overcame Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao to win the Europa League on Wednesday night, with Brennan Johnson scoring the game’s only goal during the first half.

Speaking to the media after the game, the Portugal midfielder insisted that he wants to stay at Manchester United.

The 30-year-old, however, didn’t ruled out the possibility of leaving the Red Devils if the Premier League club ‘want to make some money’.

Fernandes has been United’s standout player for United this season but failed to make an impact against Spurs at the San Mames stadium.

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The Premier League club has been considering whether to redevelop its historic Old Trafford home or build a new stadium in the same area.

United have now confirmed their intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centerpiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area, as they throw their support behind the government’s growth agenda.

Scaled models and conceptual images for how the new Old Trafford and surrounding area could look have been revealed at the London headquarters of architects Foster + Partners, appointed in September to design the stadium district.

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United approaches this match after winning their last Premier League game 3-2 against Ipswich Town, while Arsenal played to a goalless draw against Nottingham Forest. 

The last encounter between these two teams in the Premier League took place in December last year, where Arsenal triumphed 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to goals from Jurrien Timber and William Saliba. 

The Gunners will be looking to close the 16-point gap to Premier League leaders Liverpool as they face Manchester United. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta hopes to achieve a league double over United. He has acknowledged that United are capable of delivering a strong performance after observing their play against Real Sociedad in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. 

There are currently no new injury concerns for Arteta. However, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli remain sidelined, along with long-term injury victims Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. Myles Lewis-Skelly has completed his one-match ban following a red card against West Ham United in February and is available for selection again. 

On the other hand, Manchester United will be eager to avoid another defeat against Arsenal after losing the previous match. They currently sit in 15th position in the Premier League table, with 33 points from 27 matches. 

Harry Maguire and Manuel Ugarte missed the trip to Real Sociedad due to injuries sustained in the match against Fulham, putting more pressure on United manager Ruben Amorim. Additionally, January signing Patrick Dorgu is suspended after receiving a red card against Ipswich Town. 

Amorim will also be without Amad Diallo (ankle) and Kobbie Mainoo (calf) due to injuries. Mason Mount, Jonny Evans, and Luke Shaw have been unavailable for several months. Lisandro Martinez is out for the season following ACL surgery, and backup goalkeepers Altay Bayindir and Tom Heaton are also injured. 

A victory for Manchester United would elevate Amorim’s side from their current 15th position in the league. Conversely, a win for Arsenal would allow Arteta’s team to complete a league double over United and reduce the gap to Liverpool to 13 points. 

Recall that Liverpool secured a 3-1 victory over Southampton at Anfield on Saturday.

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