Manchester United’s struggles hit a new low with a 3-1 defeat to Brentford, sparking fury from fans and criticism from one of their most famous supporters — Usain Bolt. The Jamaican sprint legend, a lifelong follower of the Red Devils, voiced his frustration after a dismal display that left the team’s weaknesses brutally exposed.
United endured a nightmare start, conceding twice in the opening 20 minutes through Igor Thiago’s quickfire double. Bolt took to social media in disbelief, posting: “This must be a joke,” echoing the sentiments of countless fans who watched their team unravel yet again.
The visitors briefly showed signs of recovery when Benjamin Sesko netted his first goal for the club with a composed finish in the 26th minute. However, Ruben Amorim’s side never found defensive stability, looking vulnerable under the manager’s back-three system.
Goalkeeper Altay Bayindir prevented further damage before half-time with two spectacular saves, but United entered the break trailing and low on confidence. Their woes deepened when Bruno Fernandes missed a second-half penalty, squandering the chance to equalize and leaving supporters in despair.
Brentford capitalized on United’s fragility, sealing victory with a late strike from Mathias Jensen. The result capped off a ruthless performance by the hosts, who combined clinical finishing with tactical discipline to punish every mistake.
Fans joined Bolt in venting online, with frustration pouring across social platforms. Comments ranged from “My eyes are burning” to the damning observation: “We are the joke.” Many pointed to years of decline since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, lamenting that the club has become a shadow of its former self.
For Amorim, the pressure is mounting. His 3-4-2-1 system has yet to deliver results, leaving United fragile at the back and overly dependent on flashes of individual brilliance. With expectations sky-high, patience among supporters is running thin, and questions are growing over whether his tactics can truly revive the team.
Brentford, meanwhile, walked away with a statement win, highlighting the gulf in confidence and cohesion between the two sides. For Manchester United and their fans — Usain Bolt included — the result felt less like a shock and more like another chapter in a long-running saga of disappointment.
