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The Bees’ own recklessness turned what would have been an easy win over Manchester United into a 4-3 squeaker, but they were easily the better team at the Brentford Community Stadium, as Kevin Schade scored two goals for them. They also beat Nottingham in the middle of the week, so the Bees are buzzing.