Johnny Nicholson: Is United's malaise a product of the commodification of football?

Weekend talking points in the Premier League

Manchester United's Jadon Sancho reacts after a missed chance to score during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Saturday, April 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Brilliant Brentford batter the blues 

To win 4-1 at Stamford Bridge was no fluke, no lucky throw of the dice. This was earned by a superb, coherent performance. That Brentford came from a goal down to achieve it only underlined how well they played. Thomas Tuchel’s side did not know what to do when under the sustained Brentford press. Thomas Franks played a 5-3-2 and Chelsea could not find a way around or through it.