Man City vs Brentford LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Stay tuned for live updates as Manchester City takes on Brentford today in the Premier League. The Independent will provide complete coverage of this season's top-tier action, as the defending champions aim to secure an extraordinary fifth consecutive title by the end of the 2024/25 season.
Pep Guardiola's team has kicked off the season with three consecutive victories. While that might not be remarkable on its own, the performance of striker Erling Haaland certainly stands out—he's already scored two hat-tricks this season and has a total of seven in his career. He will be looking to increase that number against Brentford, who have allowed at least one goal in each of their games up to now.
Overall, the team has begun their season fairly well, bouncing back from the loss of Ivan Toney to achieve two victories and one loss. The only defeat happened during an away game against Liverpool, which means their first two matches on the road were among the toughest they'll encounter all year.
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Manchester City Takes On Brentford
HALF-TIME UPDATE: MANCHESTER CITY LEADS BRENTFORD 2-1
Manchester City Faces Brentford Today
Lewis-Potter makes a run down the left and takes a shot at Ederson, who manages to punch it away, causing a flurry of activity in the City penalty area. Even though they are missing one of their key players, the team shows great determination. City narrowly escapes danger from the subsequent corner taken from the left after clearing the ball.
Manchester City Faces Brentford In Showdown
Brentford’s first half isn't finishing on a high note. After giving up their initial advantage, they've now suffered a setback with one of their key forwards going down with an injury. Wissa is forced to leave the game, and Kevin Schade steps in to take his place.
Manchester City Takes On Brentford
Things seem to be quite serious for Wissa. The Congolese international is on the ground getting medical help for his left ankle. After a rather rough challenge from Kovacic, he might need to be substituted. It appears he twisted it badly.
Manchester City Takes On Brentford
Following a misplay from a throw-in on the left side, Kovacic is pursuing Wissa. The striker cleverly positions himself to block the ball, causing the Croatian to lunge in. It's a reckless attempt from behind, and the ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid player earns the first yellow card from referee Darren Bond today.
Manchester City Takes On Brentford
Brentford's defensive line is firmly positioned at the edge of their penalty area while City attempts to find openings. The ball reaches Savinho, but his low cross gets intercepted. A corner is taken from that side, and Grealish unleashes a volley that seems aimed directly at Haaland. If he were wearing a Brentford jersey, that would be an impressive block.
Manchester City Faces Brentford In Key Match
Ederson tries to pass to Haaland once more, this time on the ground as he pushes against Collins. The Norwegian then passes to Savinho, but he can't receive the ball back past his defender. It's a real threat.
Manchester City Takes On Brentford
Savinho gets the ball from Gundogan on the left and shifts to his left foot to take a curling shot at Flekken's goal. While the shot is on target, it's a straightforward save for the Dutch goalkeeper. If he had put a bit more force behind it, it could have been a great addition to the eight goals City has scored in the first half of their matches this season. This total is the highest in the Premier League so far this year.
Manchester City Faces Brentford Today
City quickly seek another goal as Grealish breaks free on the left side. Instead of shooting, he attempts to pass it across the box, but Ajer accidentally sends it over his own crossbar. From the resulting corner, the ball falls to Savinho at the edge of the area, but Collins intercepts. Unfortunately for him, he pays the price in a rather painful way. Ouch!
Manchester City Takes On Brentford
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