Premier League end result as Erling Haaland intention sends City a factor off the top
Erling Haaland erased any questions about his scoring touch, netting Manchester City’s solely intention in a 1-0 victory over Brentford that lifted them into 2nd location in the Premier League table, simply one factor at the back of leaders Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola’s team, unbeaten in their closing 10 league fits and sooner or later even in video games performed with title competitors Liverpool and Arsenal, have fifty six points, one in advance of Arsenal. Brentford are 5 factors above the relegation sector in 14th.
Haaland, who three days until now pushed a digicam in frustration after lacking a top-flight career-worst 9 pictures in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, was once lower back in form, growing his league tally to 17 goals.
The Norwegian broke the impasse in the 71st minute when he sprinted onto a stunning via ball from Julian Alvarez then stroked it previous a slipping Kristoffer Ajer earlier than beating keeper Mark Flekken. Haaland has now scored towards each Premier League membership he has faced. He has but to play Luton Town.
The in shape is no longer on TV however relive all the motion in our stay weblog below:
Man City v Brentford – Premier League updates
Man City narrowly beat Brentford 1-0 in the Premier League thanks to Erling Haaland’s goal
City pass a factor at the back of Liverpool and a factor beforehand of Arsenal in the three-way title race
REPORT: Erling Haaland completes his set to assist Man City keep away from deadly slip-up
FULL-TIME! Man City 1-0 Brentford
79’ – NO GOAL! Haaland has 2d intention dominated out as Walker narrowly offside (MCI 1-0 BRE)
71’ – GOAL! Haaland finishes nicely when easy thru to in the end destroy impasse (MCI 1-0 BRE)
37’ – OFF THE LINE! Mee brilliantly clears off the line from Bobb’s shot (MCI 0-0 BRE)
35’ – CHANCE! Silva heads extensive from six yards out (MCI 0-0 BRE)
Manchester City FC 1 – zero Brentford FC
Erling Haaland completes his set to assist Man City keep away from deadly slip-up
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As Erling Haaland achieved the set, Manchester City can also have acquired lower back on track. Their bid for a ancient fourth consecutive title threatened to be derailed in 4 days, the loss of 4 factors in successive domestic video games beckoning.
Enter Haaland. He had scored towards 20 of the 21 opponents he had confronted in the Premier League. Only Brentford had denied him, simply as Brentford annoyed City for 70 minutes here. But, 10 days earlier, Everton held out for 70 minutes at the Etihad Stadium, too, conceded to Haaland in the 71st and lost. To the annoyance of City’s title rivals, records repeated itself.
There was once a nod to the greater far away past, too, to any other three-way war at the pinnacle a decade ago. Kristoffer Ajer’s highly-priced loss of stability will no longer be the most well-known slip in a title race – Steven Gerrard nevertheless boasts that doubtful honour – however City emerged successful in 2014. If they do so once more in 2024, they may additionally thank a Norwegian except their pinnacle scorer: the luckless Brentford defender.
Full document from Richard Jolly at the Etihad Stadium:
FULL-TIME! Man City 1-0 Brentford
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FULL-TIME! Man City 1-0 Brentford
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And that’s it! Not massively convincing from City however they scrape an all-important 1-0 win thanks to Erling Haaland’s neat end late on. They’re up to 2d in the Premier League table, simply one factor in the back of Liverpool.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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90+6 mins: Goalkeeper Flekken up for the corner. It nearly falls to him 2d time spherical and he takes a wild swing at the ball however half-volleys Rodri rather as the City midfielder receives there first. A yellow card for Flekken and that need to be simply about that.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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90+5 mins: Long throw through Brentford as they search for an equaliser and Haaland heads it in the back of for a corner
SAVE! Man City 1-0 Brentford
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90+3 mins: Foden once more in area down the left, twisting Zanka with a little stepover, cuts lower back to Haaland round the penalty spot however his shot is susceptible and straight at Flekken.
SAVE! Man City 1-0 Brentford
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90+2 mins: Foden appears like he has to score. Nicks the ball away, drives ahead at tempo into the box, takes the ball previous Flekken and appears set to slide it into the internet however Flekken at full stretch is capable to push the ball wide. He didn’t over-commit, compelled Foden broad and obtained his reward
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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90 mins: Into six minutes of brought time. City seeing this out comfortably
SAVE! Man City 1-0 Brentford
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89 mins: Flekken once more known as into action. Foden sees area open up in the front of him, thumps one at purpose and Flekken leaps to tip over the bar.
Some last subs as Roerslev and Onyeka off for Brentford, with Mikkel Damsgaard and Saman Ghoddos on, whilst Mateo Kovacic comes on for Alvarez.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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87 mins: Doku jinks on the side of the location searching for space, feeds Foden however the ball is nicked away from him. City broadly speaking simply stroking the ball about, refusing to provide up possession and killing this recreation off.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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84 mins: Tight attitude for Haaland as he receives half of a yard of area on the proper and fires throughout aim however Flekken down to make the save.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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81 mins: Bad couple of minutes for Walker as he now receives yellow-carded for clattering Maupay. No ball, all man – stone-wall booking
NO GOAL! Man City 1-0 Brentford
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79 mins: And that’s sport over, surely! Rodri dinks a ball over the top, Walker at the lower back submit stretches to rectangular it for Haaland to head domestic from shut range. Easy as you like.
But wait! It’s a VAR check. Yep, Walker’s shoulder is marginally offside and the purpose is dominated out. Brentford nonetheless alive.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
21:06 , Luke Baker
78 mins: Changes from Brentford and Janelt and Reguilon come off with Mathias Jensen and Keane Lewis-Potter getting into the fray. They’ll strive to discover a way returned into this game.
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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76 mins: Erling Haaland has now scored in opposition to each Premier League group he’s confronted after a preceding duck towards Brentford. I’m certain he’ll be thrilled…
Can City kill this sport off for excellent now?
Man City 1-0 Brentford
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74 mins: Brentford seem to hit straight again however Toney fires over the bar when nicely set on the part of the area.
At the different end, Flekken has a coronary heart in mouth second when he absolutely air-kicks an tried clearance with Haaland bearing down on him however the ball goes beneath his leg and returned into the penalty place the place he can gratefully dive on it.
GOAL! Man City 1-0 Brentford (Erling Haaland 71’)
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City in the end have the step forward and who else however Erling Haaland!
It’s been a quiet recreation for the Norwegian however he takes his chance. Maupay sees a ignore intercepted on the facet of the City field and they destroy at pace. Alvarez slides the ball to Haaland simply interior Brentford’s half, Ajer slips and the striker is smooth thru the place he makes no mistake with the aid of slotting previous Flekken.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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69 mins: Alvarez wins a nook of Zanka and Flekken punches the pass clear, solely to Foden on the aspect of the field however his shot is excessive into the stands.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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67 mins: Ivan Toney now in the e book as he receives a yellow card for a trailing arm on Ruben Dias.
The Bees then make their first sub as Neal Maupay ends his lengthy wait on the sideline by way of coming on for Yoanne Wissa to carry some extra physicality up top.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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64 mins: Great work with the aid of Haaland to preserve the ball in on the by-line earlier than jinking previous a defender and finishing the pass. Alvarez and Reguilon get into a tangle of legs as they compete for the ball by way of the nook flag and the free-kick goes Brentford’s way.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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61 mins: Oscar Bobb’s first Premier League begin is over as Jeremy Doku comes on to change him. Some first rate flashes from the Norwegian however like most of City’s attacking players, he’s been pissed off this evening.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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60 mins: Lovely build-up from City however the Brentford defence stiffens as soon as they get close. Bobb tries to run at guys in the field however Zanka nicks the ball away.
Then it’s a yellow card for Wissa as he’s overwhelmed to the ball by means of Dias and fouls the City centre-back. The free-kick is definitely wasted even though as Silva slices the ball out of play.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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58 mins: City free-kick from the left touchline however Dias’s header is without problems over the bar. Jeremy Doku stripping off and about to come on it seems
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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56 mins: A bit of a scramble in the City field after a free-kick however the hosts manipulate to finally punt the ball clear. The City subs are beginning to intensify their warm-ups. Surely now not lengthy earlier than we see De Bruyne, Doku et al.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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52 mins: Walker places in an early pass however Foden can’t pretty manipulate it. The frustration beginning to develop for City. Toney then hauled down on midway by way of Dias as the Brentford striker relieves the pressure.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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49 mins: City go for a quick nook however they lose the ball on the area of the area. Brentford circulation ahead on the counter however the assault fizzles out as Onyeka twists and turns bit his move is too lengthy and runs harmlessly out of play.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
20:37 , Luke Baker
48 mins: Walker leaps with Reguilon and lands awkwardly however he’s returned up and true to continue. City probing early in this 2d 1/2 however a great deal like the first forty five minutes, Brentford’s defence preserving firm.
KICK–OFF! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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Back underway in Manchester. Can City locate a step forward goal?
HALF-TIME! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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HALF-TIME! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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And that’s half-time! A irritating opening forty five minutes for City who have peppered the Brentford intention but Mark Flekken between the sticks has been notable to deny them.
The Bees have had some breakaway possibilities themselves however it has in most cases been backs to the wall for them
Man City 0-0 Brentford
20:19 , Luke Baker
45+2 mins: A first yellow card of the night time as a heavy contact from Dias ability John STones is pressured to slide to strive to get to the ball beforehand of Wissa but fails to do so, brings down his man and it’s a clear reserving for the England centre-back.
Ben Mee then joins him in the e book rapidly after for kicking the ball away after the whistle goes for offside. Needless for the Brentford defender.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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45 mins: Two minutes of introduced time to quit this first half.
SAVE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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44 mins: Dias the trendy man to take a look at Flekken as he hits the ball first time from 15 yards out however the goalkeeper once more equal to it as he dives to his proper and pushes it away.
CHANCE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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43 mins: Perhaps Onyeka have to do higher here. He slips away from his marker and rises excessive to electricity a header at aim from 12 yards out however Ederson is capable to spring to his proper and make the save. Not adequate strength from Onyeka
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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42 mins: Backs-to-the-wall stuff from Brentford for the final 10 minutes however they relieve the strain as Wissa buys a foul off Foden about 30 yards from the City goal.
Reguilon curls the ball into the field however Stones rises excessive to head clear and risk is averted.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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39 mins: The City stress continues and Akanji’s long-range effort is deflected extensive for a corner. It has been inswingers all night time to put Flekken underneath stress however he’s dealt admirably with them so far. The modern from Alvarez is too lengthy anyway and out for a goal-kick.
OFF THE LINE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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37 mins: City now not so a good deal knocking on the door however actually hammering it down now! Bobb jinks previous a defender, receives into the container and fires powerfully at goal. It beats Flekken however it’s OFF THE LINE brilliantly through a masking Ben Mee. Unreal defending from the former City academy prospect!
Somehow this is nevertheless 0-0.
SAVE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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36 mins: Decent shop from Flekken there as Akanji rips one from 30 yards out and the keeper recommendations it over the bar. Then any other stop! A pass to the again put up sees Dias slide in and hook the ball toward aim however Flekken stays huge at his close to publish to keep with his feet.
The Bees keeper has been rock stable so far.
CHANCE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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35 mins: City’s satisfactory risk of the night time however Bernardo Silva heads large from six yards out. Rodri dinks a ball to an onrushing Walker at the lower back post, he nods throughout intention and Silva powers his hear extensive of the goal with Flekken scrambling. That have to be 1-0.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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32 mins: Bobb once more with area down the left. Foden and Haaland haring into the field however the ball is in the back of Foden and Brentford scramble clear. Foden and Haaland then strive some neat play round the facet of the place however the Bees intercept and live on again.
City getting nearer to a step forward however failing to create that gilt-edged hazard so far.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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30 mins: Bobb dinks every other ball throughout and Haaland goes for the acrobatic finish, going airborne and flicking the ball over his head. A lengthy way over the bar though.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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29 mins: Bobb weaves between a couple of defenders however can’t discover Haaland with the pass. City come once more and Alvarez shoots from backyard the container however his strive flashes throughout intention and large of Flekken’s post.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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26 mins: Miscommunication between Ajer and Flekken, with the defender inserting the ball in the back of for some other City corner.
Brentford can’t clear the preliminary corner, it falls to Alvarez about 14 yards out however his half-volley is high, huge and now not so handsome.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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23 mins: Brentford appear most dangerous, possibly unsurprisingly, on the counter-attack when they can race thru or over the City press. Janelt tries to chase a ball over the pinnacle for the Bees after some correct hold-up work by way of Toney however Dias reads it nicely and comes throughout to cover.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
19:52 , Luke Baker
21 mins: Haaland and Silva with some pleasant interaction round the Brentford container and Roerslev slides in to put the ball in the back of for a corner.- Flekken comes out and cleanly claims Foden’s inswinging corner. Good take via the Bees keeper.
CLOSE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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19 mins: Onyeka scythed down on the aspect of the container by way of a stray Dias leg and Toney will fancy a seem to be at this free-kick. Between 20 and 25 yards out, barely left of centre…
Reguilon backheels it and Toney strikes it challenging however it’s an inch or two over the bar. Nice set-piece move. Positive signs and symptoms for Brentford
SAVE! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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16 mins: Nice ball down the proper touchline from Zanka to Roerslev however light-blue shirts swarm and pressure Brentford all the way back. A respectable spell of possession for the Bees even though to take the sting out of Man City.
Then a higher danger for Brentford. Gorgeous contact from Wiaaa on midway as he brings down a lofted skip and then slips Wissa away with a defence-splitting pass. He’s half-clear of the defence closer to the elft of the intention however the shot is week and Ederson can continue to be huge to save.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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13 mins: Foden slips in Walker in the proper channel however his go can’t beat the first man. Better on his subsequent crossing strive as he fizzes one in low however Norgaard intercepts. City probing as they generally do however plenty of red-and-white shirts at the back of the ball retaining association so far.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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9 mins: Foden once more strikes at intention from distance however Flekken effortlessly down to gather it.
Haaland then receives 1/2 a yard of area on the penalty spot and a pass is floated into him however his header goes harmlessly wide. It used to be a bit too excessive for him to desirable attack.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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7 mins: First actual shot in anger as Foden hammers the ball when to comes out to him on the side of the container after the nook and it thumps into Wissa. Good strike on the volley by means of Foden however too many our bodies to get it through
Man City 0-0 Brentford
19:37 , Luke Baker
6 mins: Brentford now not afraid to play out from the again themselves, they’ll attempt to play via City’s press this evening. It’s labored in the previous – they’re the crew who have most these days overwhelmed City at the Etihad remember, again in December 2022.
Oscar Bobb receives his first touches on his first Premier League begin as he runs at Roerslev, receives to the byline however cuts lower back and performs the ball to a teammate. Decent begin for the youngster. City then win a corner.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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4 mins: Walker and Reguilon conflict close to the nook flag and the City man comes out on top. When the ball comes lower back to him, his pass is deflected straight into the fingers of Flekken, however
Man City 0-0 Brentford
19:34 , Luke Baker
3 mins: City settling into their patterns of play now. Playing the ball round between Foden, Walker and Rodri.
Strong handle by means of Haaland on the proper touchline as Reguilon tries to run clear, he cuts inner and curls a shot closer to intention however straight at Flekken. Haaland will be determined to make an have an impact on this nighttime after lacking 9 possibilities in opposition to Chelsea.
Man City 0-0 Brentford
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2 mins: Decent begin via Brentford as they get down the left and pump a ball into the container however City’s defence deal with it. High press from Brentford to attempt and win the ball back, so City go long.
KICK-OFF! Man City 0-0 Brentford
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And we’re underway in Manchester. A large sport in the Premier League title race.
Man City v Brentford
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The groups are out and we’re no longer some distance away from kick-off now.
Why is Man City v Brentford no longer on TV?
19:20 , Luke Baker
A reminder that tonight’s in shape is now not on TV in the UK and here’s why.
The sport wasn’t chosen for TV insurance in the UK in December and used to be scheduled to be a 3pm Saturday kick-off, which is why it is now not accessible to watch this evening even even though it has now been moved to a midweek nighttime slot.
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Man City vs Brentford stats
19:14 , Luke Baker
A couple of starts offevolved in advance of this evening’s game, courtesy of Opta.
Man City are unbeaten in their ultimate forty seven midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) video games at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League (W41 D6) because a 0-1 defeat to Tottenham in May 2010. They have received 26 of their closing 27 such fixtures (D1), along with every of their remaining 12 in a row.
After Manchester City gained 3-1 in the reverse assembly before this month, Man City v Brentford should emerge as solely the 1/3 occasion of one group beating any other twice in the equal calendar month in the Premier League, with each of the preceding two being executed by means of Arsenal (v Bolton in January 2010 and v Wolves in February 2022).
Phil Foden the most probable England participant to win Ballon d’Or, claims rival manager
19:09 , Luke Baker
Brentford boss Thomas Frank has backed Phil Foden as the England participant most possibly to be topped Ballon d’Or winner.
The 23-year-old scored a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Brentford in the past this month and the Bees supervisor used to be cautious of a repeat displaying beforehand of Tuesday’s assembly between the facets at the Etihad Stadium.
Brentford had been the closing group to beat the defending Premier League champions at their Etihad home, Ivan Toney scoring the late winner in a 2-1 triumph in November 2022.
And they temporarily led Pep Guardiola’s facet once more at the Gtech Stadium 14 days in the past earlier than Foden took over to steal the exhibit with three well-taken strikes.
With 15 desires in 35 video games so a ways in all competitions Foden is one quick of his high-quality scoring season for City and has featured in all however one of their league video games this term.
Phil Foden the most probable England participant to win Ballon d’Or, claims rival manager
‘I’m sorry’: Pep Guardiola apologises to Kalvin Phillips for ‘overweight’ comment
19:01 , Luke Baker
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for pronouncing publicly that he had back from the Qatar World Cup overweight.
Guardiola made the remark in a press convention in December 2022 having left the City and England midfielder out of a Carabao Cup tie towards Liverpool.
Phillips, who joined West Ham on mortgage in January, formerly this month informed the Observer that “after the World Cup was once likely the toughest, when Pep got here out and stated I used to be overweight”, adding: “I did now not disagree with him however needless to say I took a large knock on my self belief and how I felt at City.”
Guardiola was once requested at a press convention on Monday if he regretted going public about Phillips’ weight, and he said: “Yeah, I’m sorry. Once in eight years is now not bad. But I’m so sorry. I apologise to him. I do apologise. I’m sorry.”
Pep Guardiola ‘more than satisfied’ with what he is seeing from Manchester City
18:52 , Luke Baker
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confused he is “more than satisfied” with what he is seeing from his team.
Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium, secured by means of Rodri’s late equaliser, delivered an 11-match prevailing run in all competitions to an stop for City.
The defending champions are 1/3 in the table, two factors in the back of second-placed Arsenal and 4 in the back of leaders Liverpool in advance of enjoying their sport in hand when internet hosting Brentford this evening.
Kevin De Bruyne’s new position exposes cracks in Manchester City’s midfield
18:45 , Luke Baker
When others go backwards, Kevin De Bruyne appears forwards. It can be a description of his passing, a risk-taker frequently eschewing the secure alternative in a quest to create. But it is authentic positionally, too: final season De Bruyne mentioned that, in the latter years of their careers, many an attack-minded midfielder has retreated into a deeper role.
It used to be the case with Steven Gerrard, who went from a No 10 to a No 6. Frank Lampard and Cesc Fabregas had been regularly determined nearer the base of the midfield than the tip in their footballing dotage. Christian Eriksen spends greater time nearer his personal penalty container than he used to. Wayne Rooney was once the ahead who tried to reinvent himself as a midfielder.
Then there is De Bruyne, the midfielder who has emerge as a quasi-forward, the No 10 who ought to double up as a No 6. Not any more. Pep Guardiola has dominated out the use of him as a greater protecting midfielder. “No,” he said. “He has to be in the ultimate third. He is no longer there to protect deeper. I prefer Kevin in the last 0.33 due to the fact his big Genius is there.”
Read Senior Football Writer Richard Jolly’s full evaluation of the problems in Man City’s midfield:
Kevin De Bruyne’s new position exposes cracks in Man City’s midfield
Man City v Brentford group news
18:44 , Luke Baker
So Oscar Bobb receives the begin for Man City this nighttime alongside his Norwegian teammate Erling Haaland, with Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez the different most important attacking pivots. Kevin de Bruyne will solely show up from the bench.
For Brentford, Ivan Toney begins up pinnacle with Yoanne Wissa alongside him. Neal Maupay is amongst the subs.
Man City XI: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji; Rodri, Bernardo; Foden, Alvarez, Bobb; Haaland
Brentford XI: Flekken; Ajer, Zanka, Mee; Roerslev, Onyeka, Norgaard, Janelt, Reguilon; Toney, Wissa
Man City v Brentford crew news
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The groups are in and Kevin de Bruyne is benched for Man City however Erling Haaland startsPep Guardiola believes Man City’s Rodri is ‘by far’ fine midfielder in the world
18:26 , Luke Baker
Pep Guardiola believes Rodri is “by far” the fine midfielder in the world however is thrilled his performances do now not continually grasp the headlines.
The Spain global used to be title-chasing Manchester City’s saviour on Saturday as his late equaliser rescued what should show a integral factor in a 1-1 draw in opposition to Chelsea.
It is now over 12 months – in opposition to Tottenham on February five remaining yr – in view that City misplaced a in shape in which the 27-year-old played.
Yet his Champions League final-winning purpose or this weekend’s dramatic leveller aside, he hardly ever steals the limelight from the likes of Erling Haaland or Kevin De Bruyne. Guardiola admits that is simply the way he likes it.
Pep Guardiola believes Man City’s Rodri is ‘by far’ pleasant midfielder in the world
Pep Guardiola backs Erling Haaland after overlooked probabilities in Chelsea draw
18:17 , Luke Baker
Pep Guardiola refused to blame Erling Haaland for losing possibilities after Manchester City have been held to a irritating 1-1 draw by way of Chelsea on Saturday.
The usually prolific Haaland spurned a variety of opportunities, consisting of one obvious free header from six yards out, as the champions had been held in a compelling Premier League conflict at the Etihad Stadium.
City sooner or later wished an 83rd-minute equaliser from Rodri to rescue a factor after their former ahead Raheem Sterling had put the Londoners on route for an sudden win with a 43rd-minute effort.
Manchester City vs Brentford making a bet tips: Premier League predictions, odds and free bets
18:10 , Luke Baker
Manchester City have an possibility to cross inside one one factor of the Premier League summit with a win over Brentford this evening.
This rearranged fixture gives the champions with an chance to put the strain on the Reds, at least till Jurgen Klopp’s aspect take on Luton Town on Wednesday evening.
City will additionally be eager to soar lower back from the disappointment of being held to a 1-1 draw by means of Chelsea final time out. Had they gained that game, they should have taken over from Liverpool by using beating the Bees.
Football making a bet web sites are looking ahead to City to pick out up most points, however is this fixture the foregone conclusion the odds would propose at the Etihad Stadium?
Here are our predictions and having a bet suggestions for the clash:
Manchester City vs Brentford having a bet tips: Premier League predictions, odds and free bets
Early Brentford group news
18:02 , Luke Baker
Brentford will be besides long-term absentees Rico Henry, Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade, whilst Ethan Pinnock is set to be out till late March with an ankle problem.
Brentford anticipated line-up: Flekken; Collins, Ajer, Mee; Roerslev, Jensen, Norgaard, Janelt, Reguilon; Toney, Maupay
Early Man City crew news
17:55 , Luke Baker
Jack Grealish has been dominated out after selecting up an damage in the Champions League win in opposition to Copenhagen and Josko Gvardiol is set to be out for two weeks with an ankle injury.
Bernardo Silva ought to return to the beginning line-up after he used to be additionally match to come off the bench in the draw towards Chelsea.
Manchester City estimated line-up: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Ake; Rodri, Nunes; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
Why isn’t Manchester City vs Brentford on TV?
17:47 , Luke Baker
Man City’s domestic fixture towards Brentford wasn’t chosen for TV insurance in the UK in December and was once scheduled to be a 3pm Saturday kick-off, which is why it is now not reachable to watch this nighttime even even though it has now been moved to a midweek nighttime slot.
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Everything you want to be aware of about Man City v Brentford
17:37 , Luke Baker
Manchester City will be searching to leap returned from dropped points in the Premier League title race as the champions get to play their sport in hand towards Brentford tonight.
City have been in motion at the Club World Cup earlier than Christmas so their domestic fixture towards the Bees used to be moved to this month. Pep Guardiola’s facet have consequently been taking part in catch-up to Liverpool and Arsenal in the title race, however they had been held to a irritating draw at domestic to Chelsea on Saturday.
Brentford had been the closing Premier League crew to beat City at the Etihad – triumphing in the closing minute in December 2022 – however the champions ended their hoodoo towards Thomas Frank’s aspect with a 3-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium as Phil Foden scored a hat-trick.
Now City can go above Arsenal in the desk with a victory and shut the hole to leaders Liverpool to simply one point. Jurgen Klopp’s facet face Luton on Wednesday night time however won’t be in motion this weekend due to their involvement in the Carabao Cup final.
Here’s the entirety you want to be aware of in advance of the Premier League fixture
Why isn’t Man City vs Brentford on TV?
Man City v Brentford
17:36 , Luke Baker
Welcome to The Independent’s insurance of Man City v Brentford in the Premier League.
City can go inside a factor of league leaders Liverpool if they win their recreation in hand this evening, so stick with us for full stay insurance