Manchester United youngsters crash at Brentford as Tottenham holds West Ham
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire controls the ball during their Premier League match against Brentford.
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Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League reached six games after a dismal 4-3 defeat at Brentford, while Alexander Isak's late penalty rescued top five chasers Newcastle in a 1-1 draw at Brighton on Sunday.
Ruben Amorim's side are languishing in 15th place following the latest setback in their wretched top-flight campaign.
United are focused on salvaging their forgettable season by winning the Europa League.
They will host Athletic Bilbao in the semi-final second leg next Thursday protecting a 3-0 lead and Amorim made a host of changes, resting Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
With an average age of 22 years and 270 days, United's starting line-up was the third-youngest in Premier League history.
Aged 17 years and 156 days, Chido Obi became the youngest player to start a Premier League match for United, while inexperienced duo Tyler Fredricson and Harry Amass also featured.
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In the 14th minute, Mason Mount scored only his second league goal for United since joining from Chelsea in 2023 as he took Alejandro Garnacho's pass and slotted home from eight yards.
But Brentford hit back in the 27th minute when United defender Luke Shaw deflected Michael Kayode's effort into his own net.
United's leaky defence were punished in the 33rd minute as Kevin Schade headed Christian Norgaard's cross past Altay Bayindir.
Adding to Amorim's problems, United defender Matthijs de Ligt limped off with a first half injury.
Lacklustre United conceded again when Schade struck with a 70th minute header.
Yoane Wissa completed the rout four minutes later, poking home for his 18th league goal this season.
Garnacho's 82nd minute blast from the edge of the area was followed by Amad Diallo's stoppage-time effort for the visitors.
But it was little consolation for United, who have lost 12 of Amorim's 24 league games, winning only six times.
Spurs held
Tottenham are also looking to win the Europa League to paper over the cracks in a miserable campaign.
Ange Postecoglou's side warmed up for their semi-final second leg against Bodo/Glimt with a 1-1 draw at West Ham.
Tottenham have only one win in their last nine league matches and sit a lowly 16th in the table, leaving them facing their lowest finish since 1976-77.
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