MANCHESTER CITY claimed all three points in the capital with a 1-0 victory in a tightly contested match against Brentford.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring within the first 10 minutes, showcasing a clever touch and finishing past Caoimhin Kelleher.
Erling Haaland’s goal was the key factor in City's victory over Brentford.
This marked the Norwegian’s ninth goal of the season.
Tijjani Reijnders attempted a volley against the Irish goalkeeper shortly after, but the former Liverpool player made a fantastic save to deny him.
Star midfielder Rodri suffered an injury and appeared devastated as he was forced to leave the pitch, just weeks after returning from a lengthy rehabilitation for an ACL injury.
Brentford came out of the half-time break with renewed vigor, yet they struggled to penetrate Pep Guardiola’s solid defense.
The victory propels City back into the top five ahead of the international break, sitting three points behind league leaders Arsenal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Manchester City vs Brentford match?
Manchester City won the match 1-0 against Brentford.
Who scored the winning goal for Manchester City?
Erling Haaland scored the only goal of the match.
What injury did Rodri sustain during the match?
Rodri suffered an injury that forced him to leave the pitch, shortly after returning from an ACL rehabilitation.
