Manchester City secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Brentford in a thrilling encounter that showcased their dominance and attacking prowess. The match was played at the Etihad Stadium, and City's performance left fans in awe.
From the outset, it was evident that Manchester City meant business. Their relentless pressure and fluid passing game had Brentford on the back foot from the start. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Gabriel Jesus expertly finished off a well-worked team move. This goal set the tone for what was to come.
City’s opponents might be able to stop Haaland from scoring or close down the space for assist king De Bruyne, but there will always be a top-class player somewhere in the team to inflict the damage.
Foden was that player against Brentford as he led City’s recovery after Neal Maupay’s 21st-minute goal against the run of play for the hosts.
It is the fourth successive Premier League away match in which we have trailed before going on to claim all three points.
Pep Guardiola’s side have now won nine matches in a row across all competitions.
We have 49 points from 22 Premier League games and breathing down the neck of leaders Liverpool on 51 points from 23 matches.
Manuel Akanji returning to take his place on the bench.
Brentford then won a series of corners and the remarkable sight of putting nine men in the six yard box with only one outfield player from each side occupying the remaining 90 metres of grass.
They came to nothing though and City levelled in first-half stoppage time when Foden seized on a weak clearance header, calmly chesting the ball down and sweeping it in with his side’s 17th attempt on goal in the half.
It was the ever-elusive Foden again who put them ahead after Kevin de Bruyne clipped in a perfect cross for the unmarked midfielder to glance home in the 53rd minute.
Spirited Brentford did have a flurry of attempts but City dealt with them before Foden completed his treble with another calm finish after a one-two with Haaland in the 70th minute.
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