Manchester City secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League Round 4 clash. Julian Alvarez and Erling Haaland scored for Manchester City, while Bryan Mbeumo netted Brentford’s sole goal. This win helps Manchester City maintain their position at the top of the Premier League table, while Brentford’s placement will depend on their overall performance throughout the season. For the latest table standings, consult the Premier League’s official site or sports news outlets.
The match began with Brentford taking an early lead when Yoane Wissa scored in the 1st minute, heading the ball past Manchester City’s goalkeeper Ederson to make it 1-0.
Manchester City responded with sustained pressure throughout the first half. Jack Grealish and Kevin De Bruyne were key in creating opportunities, but Brentford’s defense and goalkeeper Mark Flekken kept them at bay. De Bruyne’s long-range shot in the 27th minute narrowly missed, and Ilkay Gündogan’s header also went wide.
City’s efforts were rewarded in the 19th minute when De Bruyne’s precise pass found Erling Haaland, who finished neatly inside the left post to equalize the score at 1-1.
In the second half, Manchester City increased their attacking pressure. Erling Haaland had a close call in the 81st minute when his shot struck the left post. Savinho and Kevin De Bruyne continued to challenge Brentford’s defense with persistent efforts.
City’s dominance was eventually rewarded in the 32nd minute, when a perfectly chipped pass from goalkeeper Ederson found Haaland. The Norwegian forward expertly finished over Brentford’s goalkeeper, Mark Flekken, to give City a 2-1 lead, marking their first advantage in the match.
