Brentford vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Phil Foden hat-trick completes comeback win
Brentford 1-3 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola’s men move to within two points of Liverpool
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester City came from behind to end their recent hoodoo against Brentford with a comfortable 3-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees, who won both of their clashes against City last season, started well attacking with pace and threatening Ederson’s goal.
At the other end of the pitch, they were aided by the unbeatable Mark Flekken. The goalkeeper made nine saves in the first half before pumping a long ball forward and suppling the assist for the opening goal. Ivan Toney held off his marker to allow the ball to bounce through to Neal Maupay. Maupay collected and slotted home a fine finish.
Going behind spurred City on, Phil Foden brought down Ethan Pinnock’s poor clearance to equalise on the stroke of half-time before meeting a perfect cross from Kevin De Bruyne and nodding City ahead just after the break.
He completed his hat-trick after a slick assist from Erling Haaland and the third goal ensured City were in no danger of losing their lead.
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Brentford vs Man City
Here come the players.
Manchester City know they can take a huge step towards regaining their title if they win tonight but Brentford have been one of their bogey teams in recent times.
Can the Bees defeat Pep Guardiola’s men again or will City close the gap on Liverpool?
Kick off is up next...
Pre-match thoughts from Pep Guardiola
The Manchester City boss addressed what it’s been like to face Brentford in recent times as the Bees have won the last two clashes.
Guardiola said: “We know in the past how difficult it has been. It was always tight when we won and [then] when we lost the two games last season.
“They are a difficult team for the way they play and the standards that they have. The manager is good. The club rely on him for many years. Everyone who comes knows exactly what they have to do.”
Brentford vs Man City
Brentford are the only one of the 21 Premier League sides that Erling Haaland has faced that he has not scored against. Will he have a point to prove tonight?
Brentford vs Man City
Kevin De Bruyne has scored a goal and provided four assists in his 199 minutes of action in all competitions this season.
Since the start of last season, De Bruyne has provided 32 assists in all competitions, at least eight more than any other Premier League player.
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Ivan Toney has scored in each of his last four Premier League home appearances. The forward has also found the back of the net in both of his league outings since returning to the team following a gambling ban.
Brentford vs Man City
Julian Alvarez, the only player to have started all 21 of Manchester City’s Premier League games this season, has scored seven goals in his last seven outings in all competitions.
Brentford vs Man City
Manchester City are unbeaten in all 11 Monday Premier League fixtures under Pep Guardiola with nine wins and two draws.
Guardiola has never lost three consecutive top-flight meetings against the same opponent and Brentford have won the previous two league encounters with City.
Pep Guardiola wary of ‘exceptional’ Ivan Toney as Manchester City face Brentford
Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City are coming up against an “exceptional player” in Ivan Toney as they travel to Brentford on Monday.
Toney, who scored twice when the Bees won at the Etihad Stadium last season, recently returned to action after serving an eight-month ban for breaching betting regulations.
The 27-year-old forward has struck in both appearances since completing his suspension and Guardiola is pleased to see such talent back on the field.
Pep Guardiola wary of ‘exceptional’ Ivan Toney as Manchester City face Brentford
The 27-year-old forward has struck in both of his appearances since completing an eight-month suspension.
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Brentford have lost a league-high 23 points from winning positions this season. They could concede at least two goals for the sixth consecutive league match, which last happened to them in 2007.
Their last three fixtures in all competitions have ended 3-2, with the Bees scoring first in each game but only ending up winning just once.
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