Man United Star Takes Blame for Club's Humiliating Defeat at Brentford

Man United Star Takes Blame for Club's Humiliating Defeat at Brentford

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:09 PM
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  • David de Gea has taken responsibility for Manchester United's 4-0 embarrassing defeat to Brentford on Saturday
  • The Spaniard admitted that he was largely to blame for the loss, conceding that he had a poor performance
  • De Gea was at fault for one of Brentford's four goals as he played a poor pass to Christian Eriksen who lost possession to Mathias Jensen to allow the hosts to double their advantage

David de Gea has admitted that he is to blame for Manchester United's 4-0 humiliating defeat against Brentford at the Community Stadium.

United, who lost their season opener against Brighton, could not get their campaign back on track during their visit to Brentford on Saturday, August 13, as they picked their second successive defeat of the campaign.

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David De Gea of Manchester United reacts to defeat after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Manchester United at Brentford Community Stadium. Photo by Visionhaus.
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The Bees scored all four goals in the first half of the thrilling clash, with Josh Dasilva, Mathias Jensen, Ben Mee, and Bryan Mbuemo all finding the back of the net.

Efforts by the Red Devils to score at least a consolation in the second half proved futile as the hosts held firm to claim maximum points.

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David de Gea admits he cost Man United against Brentford

De Gea has now taken responsibility for United's underwhelming performance against Brentford and admitted that he cost his side.

Speaking after the match, the Spanish shot-stopper described his display during the match as "poor."

"I think I cost three points to my team today to be honest," De Gea told Sky Sports in a brutally honest post-match interview.
"It was a poor performance for myself. After the first mistake, and the second… it was a horrible day," he added.

Javier Hernandez is ready to play for his former club for free

Sports Brief had earlier reported that former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has offered to play for free for his former club as their poor transfer season continues.

Manchester United was set for a major transfer spree this summer after a lethargic season that saw them record their lowest-ever tally in history. New boss Erik ten Hag was supposed to spearhead the summer activity.

However, the club has only brought in Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez. The striking department remains a major concern, especially with Cristiano Ronaldo's future still uncertain.

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