Micah Richards described Manchester United’s defending in their 3-1 Premier League defeat to Brentford as ‘shambolic’.

United’s struggles under Ruben Amorim continued on Saturday as Keith Andrews’ Brentford clinched a huge win at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Manchester United failed to deal with Brentford’s direct style of play, falling 2-0 behind inside 20 minutes.

Igor Thiago rifled home Brentford’s opener after beating United’s offside trap and turned home his side’s second shortly after.

Benjamin Sesko’s first goal for Manchester United cut the deficit but the visitors were unable to find an equaliser, Bruno Fernandes missing a penalty in the second half.

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