Manchester City earned a valuable three points to get their title race back on track as Pep Guardiola’s side banished the memories of midweek to earn a 1-0 win over Brentford.
City drew 2-2 with Monaco on Wednesday having conceded a late equaliser and Guardiola’s men were put under pressure by a surging Brentford side as the Gtech Community Stadium.
Erling Haaland continued his impressive form by forcing his way through the Bees’ centre-back to power home the only goal of the game in the ninth minute and City were in cruise control at half-time.
However, Brentford - aided by an injury to Rodri - turned the match around and piled pressure on City’s defence. The former Premier League champions were clinging on through the final 20 minutes but Gianluigi Donnarumma secured another clean sheet and City are now just three points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Relive the updates from our live blog here:
Brentford vs Manchester City live: Latest Premier League updates
- Brentford beaten by Manchester City in the Premier League
- 48' SAVE! Donnarumma blocks Thiago's shot from a breakaway (BRE 0-1 MCI)
- 42' SAVE! Kelleher denies Reijnders with strong hand (BRE 0-1 MCI)
- 24' SUB: Rodri replaced due to injury (BRE 0-1 MCI)
- 9' GOAL! Haaland powers past the centre back to fire home (BRE 0-1 MCI)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports:
19:03 , Mike Jones"Good, they had one chance in the first half, one duel that we lost. But part of that, more corners, more throw-ins, more actions and that's always there in the Premier League. We played an outstanding first half that is close to our best in many, many things. The problem is when you don't score goals and the chances we had Kelleher made some good saves. It's more difficult in the Premier league in the second half we're 1-0 and this happened.
"In general really pleased with this month since the [Manchester] United game grew up a lot in many, many things and hopefully come back healthy the players from the national team."
Keith Andrews' reaction
19:03 , Mike JonesBrentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "If you look at the 90 minutes one team took their very good chance, we didn't take ours. I feel we restricted them to very few clear cut chances.
"By the nature of the way they play they will try to pull you out of position. We dealt with that pretty well. In the second half we managed to create a bit more chaos and unnerve them a bit."
Reaction from Collins
18:47 , Mike JonesBrentford captain Nathan Collins told Sky Sports:
"Probably first half we were a bit too passive, going through the motions, letting them have too much space.
"They were getting too close to our box, in and around it. In the second half we were a bit more aggressive on the press, got higher up, pressed them higher.
"When they did have those spells it was around the halfway line and that's fine. Created one or two chances, on the day you need to take that to get a result here."
Haaland's scoring run
18:42 , Mike JonesErling Haaland has scored in nine consecutive appearances for club and country (six in two for Norway, 10 in seven for Manchester City) - the longest scoring run of his career.
Full-time! Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:24 , Mike Jones90+4 mins: There goes the whistle!
Despite Brentford’s persistent threat towards the end of the game Manchester City manage to hold out and clinch victory.
There are still plenty of places for improvement from Pep Guardiola’s men but they’ll happily take the three points.
City are now up to fifth in the table just three points behind leaders Arsenal.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:20 , Mike Jones90 mins: Brentford win a corner which is whipped onto the head of Josko Gvardiol.
He flicks it on but City struggle to get the ball clear.
Four minutes of added time to play.
It’s all Brentford at the minute.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:17 , Mike Jones88 mins: Just a couple of minutes plus stoppage time to play.
Brentford look the more likely to score and the pressure is all on City. Can they hold on?
Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:16 , Mike Jones85 mins: Pep Guardiola is a bit animated on the touchline as another long throw is launched into the box by Brentford.
City clear the danger and bring the ball forward but the hosts recover possession.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:10 , Mike Jones81 mins: Into the last 10 minutes and more of the same from City.
Possession for possession’s sake with little intent to get forward and score.
Is there still hope for Brentford?
Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:09 , Mike Jones78 mins: Quick and short passes on the right wing keep Man City in control of the game.
They don’t seem interested in whipping crosses into the box for Haaland and are more focused on stopping Brentford for having the ball.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
18:05 , Mike Jones75 mins: Time is ticking away.
Substitutions from both managers taking time out of the game and slowing play right down.
No real attacks of note. Lots of possession for City but little penetration.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:59 , Mike Jones70 mins: Henderson lunges into a tackle on Foden and clips his ankles bringing down the midfielder and earning himself a yellow card.
20 minutes to play, City have found things tricky in this half.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:56 , Mike Jones66 mins: Henderson curls a cross in from the right side of the pitch but can’t find a teammate in the box.
Brentford have been impressive in this half so far.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:50 , Mike Jones60 mins: An hour played at the Gtech Community Stadium and Brentford are playing themselves back into the game.
Kayode launches a long ball into the box and City head it as far as Yarmoliuk. He feeds Henderson and the hosts win a corner.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:49 , Mike Jones57 mins: Savinho looks to come down the left wing but loses possession.
Brentford don’t get very far with their effort to push forward and City take over again.
Their build up play has been a lot slower in this half.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:44 , Mike Jones54 mins: Kevin Schade looks to force his way into space as he drives Brentford forward.
The attacker is tackled and the referee lets play go on much to the displeasure of the home fans who thought Schade was fouled.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:41 , Mike Jones51 mins: Brentford’s start to this half has alredy been more direct than their entire first half performance.
That is allowing a bit more space for City to run into but the Bees are quick to recover their defensive shape and keep things tight.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:38 , Mike Jones48 mins: Save!
All action at the start of the second half. City burst forward and challenge at the edge of the box but Brentford gain the ball and boot it long.
Igor Thiago brings the ball down and spins away from the defender to secure a one-on-one.
He charges towards the box and Gianluigi Donnarumma comes flying at him. Thiago shoots but the Man City goalkeeper blocks the effort with his chest!
Second half! Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:34 , Mike JonesIs there a way back into this match for Brentford?
Keith Andrews hasn’t made any changes at the break and neither has Pep Guardiola.
How will this game play out?
HT Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:26 , Mike Jones
Half-time! Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:18 , Mike Jones45+2 mins: The whistle goes to end the first half with Manchester City earning themselves a slender lead.
Erling Haaland scored the goal and Rodri had to be subbed off injured.
Those are the two big talking points of the first 45 minutes.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:16 , Mike Jones45 mins: Two minutes of added time to play.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:12 , Mike Jones42 mins: Save!
This is superb from Kelleher. Nico O’Reilly brings the ball down the left and lifts his cross over to the back post.
Reijnders is arriving and meets the ball on the half volley with a glorious strike.
Kelleher reacts with a right hand and push the ball up and over the crossbar!
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:11 , Mike Jones39 mins: Foden delivers another corner for Man City and lofts this one into the middle of the area.
It’s curling towards Haaland but Nathan Collins leaps high and heads it clear.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:07 , Mike Jones36 mins: Kevin Schade wins the ball for Brentford and it’s played quickly up to Igo Thiago.
He shifts the ball to the right and powers a shot towards goal only for his effort to get charged down by the City centre-backs.
These of positive signs for Brentford though.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:04 , Mike Jones33 mins: A long throw is launched into the penalty area by Brentford but the referee judges Kayode’s effort to be a foul throw.
City take possession of the ball and look to break forward through Savinho but he loses possession just after the halfway line.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
17:01 , Mike Jones30 mins: Brentford get themselves up the pitch and put some pressure on the edge of the City box.
The visitors are a bit scrambled in defence but managed to poke the ball across to Matheus Nunes who runs it clear.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
16:57 , Mike Jones27 mins: Rodri looks as though he’ll be out for a little while again which means that Gonzalez could be asked to perform the defensive midfield role ona more permanent basis.
He’ll need to impress for the rest of this match to settle into the position. It’s a good time to do it.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
16:55 , Mike Jones24 mins: Disaster for Man City.
Rodri goes down off the ball clutching his right hamstring. He tries to hobble on but shakes his head and the physio is called for.
Rodri looks distraught at the injury and Pep Guardiola wastes no time in replacing him with Nico Gonzalez.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
16:52 , Mike Jones21 mins: Oscar Bobb receives the ball on the right after Reijnders and Foden combine to bring it forward.
Bobb weaves back inside then laces a square pass back across the edge of the box.
Foden is the recipient and he shoots with his next touch which sees the ball curl into the arms of Kelleher.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
16:48 , Mike Jones18 mins: Brentford’s next challenge will be to settle the game down and keep Man City quiet.
The deeper they can go in the game without going further behind the better their chances of winning.
A forary up the pitch sees Michael Kayode whip a cross into the box from the right and a recycled ball wins them a corner.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
16:45 , Mike Jones15 mins: Keith Andrews now has a mammoth task on his hands.
He navigated to a victory against Man Utd last week but City look strong and fired up to excel this afternoon.
The Bees are set up in a compact shape behind the ball but they find themselves behind.
Brentford 0-1 Man City
16:44 , Mike Jones12 mins: That goal was really old fashioned. Boot it long and let the forward do the work against the two centre backs.
Haaland is on the scoresheet again and continues a superb run of form for Pep Guardiola’s side.
GOAL! Brentford 0-1 Man City (Erling Haaland, 9')
16:40 , Mike JonesStrike!
Josko Gvardiol receives the ball and flicks it over the top.
Erling Haaland steps across Sepp van de Berg and overpowers the Brentford defender.
He works the ball onto his left foot and smokes it past Kelleher for the opening goal of the game.
Brentford 0-0 Man City
16:39 , Mike Jones8 mins: City win themselves a corner and Phil Foden whips it into the penalty area. He picks out the helped of a leaping Ruben Dias but the City captain’s effort doesn’t beat Kelleher.
Brentford 0-0 Man City
16:37 , Mike Jones6 mins: Oh!
Tijjani Reijnders receives the ball over on the right wing. He skips around Jordan Henderson and dribbles into the penalty area.
Once, twice he dances past the Brentford defenders and just as he thinks about shooting the ball runs too far from him and is scooped up by Caoimhin Kelleher.
Brentford 0-0 Man City
16:34 , Mike Jones3 mins: Manchester City take over possession and work it side to side.
The Bees push forward and force City all the way back to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Slow, risk-free play over these opening minutes.
Kick off! Brentford 0-0 Man City
16:31 , Mike JonesBrentford get the ball rolling at the Gtech Community Stadium.
They work the ball over to the right but City’s quick press forces them backwards.
Brentford vs Man City
16:25 , Mike JonesHere come the players.
Manchester City will want to propel themselves up the table this afternoon but can they beat a resurgent Brentford side?
Let’s find out, kick off is up next...
Foden vs Brentford
16:20 , Mike JonesMan City’s Phil Foden has only scored more Premier League goals against Brighton (8) than he has against Brentford (7), with six of his seven goals against the Bees coming at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Brentford's key player
16:16 , Mike JonesBrentford’s Igor Thiago has scored five goals from six shots on target in all competitions this season.
Meanwhile, in the Premier League the Brazilian has the highest shot conversion rate of any player to have 10+ shots this term.
250 wins for Guardiola?
16:10 , Mike JonesPep Guardiola has won 249 of his 348 Premier League matches as Man City manager (D50 L49).
The Spaniard could become the 16th manager to win 250 top-flight games with a single club and would reach that total in only 349 games – 74 games quicker than anyone else has managed (Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, 423 games).
On the break
16:05 , Mike JonesBoth Brentford and Man City lead the way in goals from fast breaks in the Premier League this season (3 each), with two of the Bees’ coming against Manchester United in their last match.
Manchester City (18.4%) and Brentford (17.7%) have the two highest shot conversion rates in the Premier League this season.
Indeed, the Bees have had the joint-fewest shots so far this term (51), but rank joint-sixth for goals scored (9).
Success on the road?
15:55 , Mike JonesManchester City are the only side to have spent more than half of their game time in a winning position in the Premier League this season (55.3%).
They have spent over two hours in the lead in their last two away league games, but have failed to win either match.
Pep Guardiola gives backing to Phil Foden after England snub
15:50 , Mike JonesPep Guardiola expects Phil Foden to make a swift return for England after he was one of a number of eye-catching omissions from Thomas Tuchel’s latest squad on Friday.
Tuchel also left out Jude Bellingham and the in-form Jack Grealish for matches against Wales and Latvia, with this the third straight England squad Foden has missed.
Pep Guardiola gives backing to Phil Foden after England snub: ‘He will be back’
Turning around their fortunes
15:45 , Mike JonesBrentford have won four of their last six Premier League home games (Done draw, one defeat), scoring at least twice in five of those matches.
This comes after an eight game winless run at Gtech Community Stadium, a run in which they failed to score on five occasions.
One for the record books?
15:40 , Mike JonesBrentford won 3-1 against Manchester United last time out.
The only team to face both Manchester clubs in consecutive Premier League games and win them both are Tottenham Hotspur in January 1996 (4-1 v Man Utd, 1-0 v Man City).
City's record at the Gtech
15:35 , Mike JonesManchester City have only lost one of their four Premier League visits to Brentford (two wins, one draw).
They went down 1-0 on the final day of the 2022-23 season.
Brentford vs Man City
15:30 , Mike JonesSince completing a Premier League double over Manchester City in 2022-23, Brentford are winless in their last four against them in the division.
Brentford vs Man City team changes
15:25 , Mike JonesKeith Andrews makes one change to the Bees line-up that defeated Man City last time out. Dango Ouattara is replaced with Kristoffer Ajer.
Pep Guardiola makes three changes to the Man City team that drew 2-2 with Monaco during the week. John Stones, Bernardo Silva and Jeremy Doku drop out in favour of Matheus Nunes, Oscar Bobb and Savinho.
Brentford team to face Manchester City
15:20 , Mike JonesBrentford XI: Kelleher; Hickey, Van den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Kayode; Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard; Schade, Thiago
Your Bees to take on Manchester City 🐝 pic.twitter.com/zjrkVSb6sl
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) October 5, 2025
Man City team to face Brentford
15:16 , Mike JonesMan City XI: Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Reijnders, Bobb, Foden, Savinho, Haaland
Your City line-up! 💪🩵
— Manchester City (@ManCity) October 5, 2025
XI | Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias (C), Gvardiol, O’Reilly, Rodri, Reijnders, Bobb, Foden, Savinho, Haaland
SUBS | Trafford, Stones, Ake, Kovacic, Cherki, Doku, Nico, Bernardo, Lewis
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City have shown resilience
15:12 , Mike Jones“We’ve shown resilience this season,” said Nathan Ake ahead of today’s match against Brentford.
“Maybe from the outside a lot of people don’t think we can make it and stuff like that, but we believe in ourselves - we know we have a lot of different players and staff so obviously it’s going to be new.
“What we’ve shown so far is that we’re willing to work and willing to fight. We’ve had some good results and we’re unbeaten in the last few games - hopefully we can keep it going.”
Guardiola gives Rodri update
15:06 , Mike JonesPep Guardiola explained why Nico Gonzalez is so important to Manchester City as Rodri continues to rediscover full fitness and form.
“Rodri could not play three days before because his knee was in a bad condition,” Guardiola said about the Monaco match.
“That’s why Nico in those [last] 30 minutes [against Monaco], he was the player that won more balls recovered, and we concede less in the transition, than when Rodri was playing in the first half.
“I’d love to tell you yes because Rodri wasn’t on the pitch we conceded the goal but I can’t prove that because if I felt it, Rodri would be on the pitch.
“Rodri cannot play in certain moments and 90 minutes for many games and Nico played really good against Burnley and he’s learning and improving. We need him.
“Rodri can’t sustain yet the rhythm for games for 90 minutes, he made an incredible effort in the week with Manchester United, Napoli and especially Arsenal.
“I try to protect my players. Sometimes I want the best players there but I have to protect the players.”
Having Haaland is a dream
15:00 , Mike Jones“Can you tell me one club who wouldn’t want Haaland as a dream?” Pep Guardiola said in his pre-match press conference.
“I understand it’s a dream for all the clubs in the world, if he wasn’t at City it would be a dream to have Erling.
“He has a long contract here and is doing very well, scoring a lot of goals.
“The team help him a lot and are able to make actions to score goals. When he plays better we have more chances, always I want the team to concede less and create more. Then after it’s only a game.
“Football you can create more, concede less and lose the game. It’s the only sport in the world.”
Andrews on Brentford's win over Man United
14:54 , Mike JonesThe Bees manager explored why his side were successful against Manchester United in their last outing.
"It was a deserved win," said Andrews. "I thought the attitude of the players was excellent - the belief, the courage, the conviction.
“How we started the game and, ultimately, finished the game, the way we had to navigate through what can be tricky waters at times, it was excellent.
“Our approach, everything we did with the ball and without the ball... there were so many positives.”
Erling Haaland gives X-rated assessment of Man City’s Champions League performance
14:48 , Will CastleErling Haaland has offered a damning X-rated assessment of Manchester City’s performance against Monaco as they relinquished victory late on in the Champions League.
City twice let their advantage slip on Wednesday night as they were held to a 2-2 draw, with the second equaliser coming in the 90th minute courtesy of a 90th minute penalty.
Erling Haaland gives X-rated assessment of Man City’s Champions League performance
Kelleher on settling at Brentford
14:42 , Mike JonesFormer Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has been speaking to club media about settling into his role as the No.1 at Brentford following his summer switch.
“I’m still settling in and getting to know the team and my team-mates which will take a bit of time, but I can feel it getting stronger and stronger," Kelleher revealed.
“At Liverpool, I would play and then come out of the team and not play again for a while; here, I’m playing week in, week out and it’s taken some getting used to, but I’m really happy to be doing it and I’m getting there, for sure.”
Savinho on playing under Guardiola
14:36 , Mike JonesAfter signing his new contract at City, Savinho explained why he is excited about remaining at the club and how Pep Guardiola has improved him as a player.
“I think I’ve improved a lot,” he explained. “In this first season, working with the staff and with Pep, I’m really happy to have developed under him.
“I think I’ve improved a lot tactically. Technically too — I understand the game better, I’ve learnt to read it better, to know what it asks in certain moments.
“I will give my best to help Manchester City win trophies, which is the most important thing. I hope to put my name in the club’s history by winning trophies.”
Savinho on his new deal
14:30 , Mike JonesThe Manchester City midfielder said: “I’m really happy and my family is also very happy. I feel fulfilled.
“My dream since I was little was always to play for Manchester City, and I managed to achieve that.
“And now, extending my contract here makes it even more special. I feel really proud and I hope to continue and be very happy here at Manchester City.”
Savinho signs new deal with Manchester City as future squad takes shape
14:24 , Mike JonesSavinho has signed a six-year contract with Manchester City as the former Premier League champions have tied down the former Tottenham target into the 2030s.
They also have the option to extend the Brazilian winger’s new deal until 2032 as their squad for the future continues to take shape.
City have made 11 signings in 2025 while Savinho follows fellow youngsters Rico Lewis and Nico O’Reilly in putting pen to paper on an extended deal.
Savinho signs new deal with Manchester City as future squad takes shape
How can Brentford beat Man City?
14:18 , Mike Jones"It's us as a club and our team against theirs,” Keith Andrews said.
“It's about the players and how we can prepare them to go into a really, really tough game against a top, top manager and top players who have world-class ability.
"It's about how we can nullify that and stop that, as well as cause them real problems.
"Having said that, it's not lost on me that I'll be in the opposite dugout to one of the greats."
Keith Andrews on influence of Pep Guardiola
14:12 , Mike Jones"I don't know many who wouldn't have taken inspiration from such an innovative manager," said Brentford manager Keith Andrews in the build-up to today’s game.
"He's probably been the best manager of the last 15 years, in the modern era; the way he's coached the game, the way he's changed the way the game is perceived and played at different clubs and in different countries.
"I've come through my coaching journey and coaching courses, and his name was pretty prevalent throughout those. To say I have ultimate respect for him is an understatement."
Can City bounce back from Monaco draw?
14:06 , Mike JonesPep Guardiola refused to be drawn on Monaco’s controversial late penalty after seeing his Manchester City side pegged back in a 2-2 Champions League draw against Monaco during the week.
“In football you have to win with the result,” Guardiola said about the midweek draw. “If you analyse the game there were many things that were really good. Step by step we will be better but we had many chances.
“We conceded almost nothing. We created chances, they defended so deep and tight, that it wasn’t expecting for the way they play but we adjusted and we played really good. When it’s close, you have to defend and we take the point.”
The changing of the guard at Man City that could mould Pep Guardiola’s legacy
14:00 , Richard JollyAs Pep Guardiola sought to explain a record low, he provided an explanation that could be interpreted in different ways.
Manchester City had just 32 percent of possession at the Emirates Stadium, the lowest share any of his teams had ever enjoyed (Guardiola, who said he suffered, endured the 68 percent of the match when Arsenal had the ball). “We are a transition team,” he argued.
Tactically, that feels truer than ever. They have fewer pure passers of the ilk of Ilkay Gundogan and David Silva. Their front three can feature fast, direct attackers like Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku, not midfielders masquerading as wingers and false nines.
The changing of the guard at Man City that could mould Pep Guardiola’s legacy
Man City early team news
13:54 , Mike JonesFor Man City, Rodri overcame his knee injury to play an hour in Wednesday’s draw with Monaco and may do likewise here but Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Abdudokir Khusanov and Rayan Cherki remain out until after the international break.
Mateo Kovacic has returned to training but may struggle to be match-fit for this weekend.
Predicted Man City XI: Donnarumma; Lewis, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Foden, Reijnders, Doku; Haaland
Brentford early team news
13:48 , Mike JonesFor Brentford, both Reiss Nelson (illness) and Fabio Carvalho (knee) are set to return this weekend. Meanwhile, Gustavo Nunes (hamstring) and Paris Maghoma (hamstring) are both back on the grass and Nunes could be fit for a place on the bench against City.
Bees boss Keith Andrews must decide whether to stick with the 4-3-3 that got a result against Manchester United last weekend or revert to the 3-5-2 that he has used against tougher opposition like Chelsea. Kristoffer Ajer would likely come in for Dango Ouattara if he decides on the latter.
Predicted Brentford XI: Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago
How can I watch it?
13:42 , Mike JonesViewers in the UK can watch the match on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting at 4.25pm BST on the former and 4pm on the latter. Subscribers can also stream the match online via NOWTV.
If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
When is Brentford v Man City?
13:36 , Mike JonesThe match is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 5 October at the Gtech Community Stadium in London. Kick-off is set for 4.30pm BST.
Brentford vs Man City
13:30 , Mike JonesManchester City travel to west London to take on Brentford this afternoon looking to hang on to the coattails of the Premier League’s high-flyers.
City currently sit eighth, six points behind new league leaders Arsenal after beating Burnley 5-1 last weekend in a match that was harder work than the final scoreline suggests.
Pep Guardiola’s men then endured Champions League disappointment in midweek as Eric Dier’s controversial 90th-minute penalty earned Monaco a point despite the unstoppable Erling Haaland scoring twice more in the principality to take his goal tally to a faintly ludicrous 17 in 10 games for club and country this season.
New Brentford boss Keith Andrews had seen his side struggle at the start of this season, languishing down near the relegation zone, but an impressive 3-1 triumph over the hapless Man United last weekend came as a boon and they’ll hope to spring an upset over the blue half of Manchester today.
Good afternoon!
12:12 , Mike JonesWelcome to The Independent’s coverage of today’s Premier League action which sees Manchester City travel to Brentford in the hopes of closing the gap on the league leaders.
Liverpool’s last-minute loss to Chelsea on Saturday means that Arsenal now top the table and the reigning Premier League champions have questions that need answering over the upcoming international break.
Their downturn in form has blown the title race wide open and Pep Guardiola’s side must now capitalise. City come into the match six points behind the Gunners but can cut that to three with a victory over the Bees.
We’ll have all the updates, team news and more throughout the afternoon so stick with us as we build up to kick off at 4.30pm.
