There is a real possibility that Manchester United will finish the season in 17th after another defeat in the Premier League. Brentford inflicted their 16th loss of the season in a more comfortable manner than the one-goal margin suggested.

Ruben Amorim admitted Manchester United face a nervous wait over the fitness of Matthijs de Ligt. The United boss made eight changes as his side were beaten 4-3 by Brentford, with the match coming in the middle of the Europa League semi-final tie against Athletic Bilbao.

Ruben Amorim admitted he was ‘really concerned’ about the injury Matthijs de Ligt sustained in Manchester United ’s 4-3 defeat to Brentford. United’s dismal Premier League form continued on Sunday as a much-changed Red Devils team were beaten in a thriller at the Gtech Community Stadium.