The Bees humilated Erik ten Hag’s side with four unanswered strikes that included goalkeeping errors, failure to clear set-pieces, and giving the ball away in poor areas.
Eriksen, who left the Brentford Community Stadium to join the Red Devils over the summer, gave the ball away for the hosts’ second goal. The 30-year-old playmaker endured a torrid return to west London as he consistently gave the ball away following relentless pressing.
Following the emphatic victory, goalscorer Jensen told Sky Sports (as per The Manchester Evening News):
Eriksen was instrumental in the Bees staying in the Premier League last term following his signing in January. The Denmark international joined the Red Devils in the summer on a free transfer, but has suffered a poor start so far.
Thomas Frank admits his Brentford team targeted new Manchester United player
Lisandro Martinez signed for big money in the summer from Ajax, but has endured a nightmare start to life in English football.
The 24-year-old was hooked by Erik ten Hag at half-time after he was well beaten in the air for the third goal, with many questioning why Manchester United have signed a 5’ 9" centre-back.
Following the clash, Bees boss Frank was asked by Sky Sports if his team deliberately targeted the diminutive Argentine international, to which he replied:
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