In a thrilling encounter between Manchester City and Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, Manchester City emerged victorious with a commanding score of 3-1. The match was quite one sided, ultimately going in favor of Manchester City.
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Key Players
Phil Foden stole the spotlight with not one, not two but an awesome hat-trick, orchestrating Manchester City’s comeback from behind. Brentford’s lone goal came courtesy of Neal Maupay, while Julian Alvarez posed a consistent threat to Brentford Keeper Mark Flekken’s goal throughout the game.
Brief Highlights
Brentford seized an early lead in the 21st minute with a goal from Neal Maupay. However, just one minute before the half-time break, City found an equaliser through Phil Foden. First half ended with 1-1 with an equal note. In the second half Foden continued to shine, doubling City’s lead with a precise header and completing his hat-trick with a clinical finish after an assist from Haaland.
Game Statistics
| Team | Shots on Goal | Total Shots | Possession (%) | Corner Kicks | Fouls | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentford | 1 | 8 | 29.0 | 8 | 2 | 13 |
| Man City | 16 | 25 | 71.0 | 13 | 4 | 3 |
Brief Timeline
- 21st min: Neal Maupay scores for Brentford.
- 45th min: Phil Foden scores for Manchester City.
- 52nd min: Phil Foden scores his second goal.
- 69th min: Phil Foden completes his hat-trick.
Premier league Position
Following the match, Manchester City ascended to the second position leaving behind Arsenal with 49 points in the Premier League standings, while Brentford currently occupies the 15th spot with 22 points.
Upcoming Matches
Manchester City’s forthcoming fixtures include clashes against Everton on 10th February and Chelsea on 17 February.
Brentford, meanwhile, is set to face Liverpool on 17th February and again Man City on 21 February.
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