Sir Alex Ferguson attended a Simply Red concert in Manchester rather than travel to London for Manchester United’s Premier League clash against Brentford, where the Red Devils suffered a 3-1 defeat. Ferguson has long been friends with lead singer Mick Hucknall, who once trained with United ahead of a Champions League match in 1994.
PGMOL Admit Error on Nathan Collins Red Card
During the match, Nathan Collins fouled Bryan Mbeumo in a situation that many expected to result in a red card. Referee Craig Pawson gave a penalty and yellow card, but VAR Andy Madley opted against recommending a sending-off. PGMOL have since admitted that Collins should have been sent off, acknowledging it as an error.
Diogo Dalot’s Familiar “Thousand-Yard Stare”
Long-time United observers noted Diogo Dalot’s familiar stance after heavy defeats. Dalot’s “hands-on-hips thousand-yard stare” has been seen after previous 4-0 losses to Everton, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and most recently Brentford.
Rising Stars and Behind-the-Scenes Work
Darren Fletcher, United’s Under-18 coach and former midfield legend, continues to impress with his academy side. Fletcher has instilled United DNA and is developing young talents, including 14-year-old JJ Gabriel. Fletcher’s work ethic and successful coaching have made him a popular figure behind the scenes, with many believing he could be a future first-team manager.
