Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim defended making wholesale changes to field the club's youngest ever Premier League lineup in Sunday's 4-3 loss at Brentford.

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United’s Europa League semi-final second leg on Thursday is what is important after a 4-3 Premier League defeat at Brentford on Sunday. The Red Devils’ winless run in the league was extended to six matches despite a late comeback that saw Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo score consolation goals.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim struck a very pessimistic tone after his side lost to Brentford on Sunday. The Red Devils are in the midst of their worst season in Premier League history, languishing in 15th place with just a two-point cushion on 17th.

Kevin Schade scored twice and Brentford extended their unbeaten run to five games (3W-2D-0L) with a 4-3 victory over a heavily rotated Manchester United side on Sunday.

Manchester United lost a 16th Premier League match of the season - as Ruben Amorim made his priorities clear with his team selection

Brentford survived a major late scare as they held on to earn a thrilling 4-3 win over Manchester United. The Bees were cruising to a comfortable victory to keep them in the hunt for European football next season when they moved 4-1 up with 15 minutes to go,