Brentford vs Man City Live Score Premier League

Brentford vs Man City Live Score Premier League

Premier League

Brentford
FT
0 - 1
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Manchester City
E. Haaland - 1 (9')
Match Date Sunday, October 5, 2025
Match Time 16:30
Championship Premier League
Status FT
Brentford 5-3-2
VS
Manchester City 4-1-4-1
25 G. Donnarumma
33 N. O'Reilly
24 J. Gvardiol
3 R. Dias
27 M. Nunes
16 Rodri
26 Savinho
47 P. Foden
4 T. Reijnders
52 O. Bobb
9 E. Haaland
7 K. Schade
9 I. Thiago
24 M. Damsgaard
6 J. Henderson
18 Y. Yarmolyuk
2 A. Hickey
22 N. Collins
4 S. van den Berg
20 K. Ajer
33 M. Kayode
1 C. Kelleher

Attack

1 Shots on Goal 4
3 Shots off Goal 2
6 Total Shots 10
2 Blocked Shots 4
4 Shots insidebox 6
2 Shots outsidebox 4
3 Corner Kicks 2
1 Offsides 1
311 Total passes 764
249 Passes accurate 698
80% Passes % 91%
0.70 expected_goals 0.85
0 goals_prevented 0

Defence

10 Fouls 6
3 Goalkeeper Saves 1

Cards

3 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 0

General

30% Ball Possession 70%
KO
KO
E. Haaland
9'
Rodri
22'
Kevin Schade
45'
Mikkel Damsgaard
68'
Igor Thiago
68'
Jordan Henderson
70'
Yehor Yarmolyuk
73'
Jordan Henderson
74'
Oscar Bobb
76'
T. Reijnders
76'
Matheus Nunes
77'
N. O'Reilly
83'
D. Ouattara
84'
Kristoffer Ajer
90'
FT

Premier League

The Premier League fixture of Brentford vs Man City proved to be a tense and tactical affair, ultimately decided by a moment of brilliance from Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker’s early goal was all that separated the two sides, as Manchester City secured a vital 1-0 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium, keeping the pressure on their title rivals.

Brentford vs Man City: Early Strike Sets the Tone

From the outset, Manchester City looked to control possession and probe for an opening, and they didn’t have to wait long. In just the 9th minute of the match, Erling Haaland demonstrated his lethal instinct, latching onto a chance and providing a clinical finish to put the visitors ahead. The early goal suggested a long evening for the home side, but Brentford responded with impressive resolve.

A Resilient Performance from the Bees

Despite conceding early, Thomas Frank’s side did not crumble. Instead, the Brentford vs Man City contest evolved into a hard-fought battle. Brentford maintained a disciplined and organized defensive shape, frustrating the champions and limiting their clear-cut opportunities for the remainder of the game. While they struggled to create significant chances of their own, their resilience kept them in the match until the final whistle.

City Grind Out a Crucial Victory

For Manchester City, it was a professional, if not spectacular, performance. After scoring, they managed the game effectively, controlling the tempo and ensuring their slim lead was never truly under threat. It was a display of a champion’s resolve, grinding out a victory in a tough away fixture where lesser teams might have dropped points.

Ultimately, the result of the Brentford vs Man City match will be remembered as another crucial step in City’s title defense. While Brentford can take pride in their competitive showing, it’s Pep Guardiola’s side that leaves with three precious points in the bag.