Manchester United fail to do what Steve McClaren told them after Mason Mount scored

Erik ten Hag is not usually prone to exuberant celebrations but clenched both fists and applauded. It was for Andre Onana's double save. He had more to celebrate in added time.

A fortnight on from one of the latest Manchester United winners, they left it late again. Only Brentford left it later with their equaliser.

On the weekend of daylight saving time, United would have got away with daylight robbery had they won. Mason Mount's 96th-minute goal, seemingly a winner, was extinguished by Kristoffer Ajer's equaliser in the 99th minute. United coach Steve McClaren emerged into the technical area, pointing at his temples once United had celebrated Mount's first goal for the club. United failed to stay focused.

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A United victory would have been a travesty. Mount's clinical cameo did not paper over the cracks as Scott McTominay's heroics against Brentford did. Or Bruno Fernandes's decider at Fulham. Or Kobbie Mainoo's wizardry at Wolves.

The question is does this United squad have it in them to capitalise on any openings? The answer is no. This was additional evidence to file with the first seven months of the season.

As extraordinary as this finale was, the bigger picture is United were battered by a team that has won two of their past 18 games. "How are we not winning?" wondered a Brentford fan at the half-time shrill. Such entitlement has been rare at the Community Stadium. The supporter may have muttered those words again at full-time during Brentford's lap of honour.

Brentford peppered the United goal with 31attempts and hit the woodwork thrice.