Fernandes misses penalty as Man United slump to defeat at Brentford – LONDON :Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had a penalty saved as his team slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, Igor Thiago scoring twice for the hosts.
Fernandes was made to wait several minutes to try to equalise with his penalty, awarded for a clear foul on former Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, and his weak effort was easily saved low down by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Brentford wrapped up their second league win of the season in stoppage time when Mathias Jensen netted with a powerful effort following a quick break.
The result lifted them above the visitors on goal difference with United 13th on seven points ahead of the later games.United captain Fernandes squandered a golden opportunity to put his team in contention for at least a draw. Fernandes was made to wait several minutes to try to equalise with his penalty, awarded for a clear foul on former Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, and his weak effort was easily saved low down by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Brentford wrapped up the game in stoppage time when Mathias Jensen netted with a powerful effort following a quick break.
