The Bees Challenge Manchester City in Premier League Fixture
Pre-Match Coverage
City Manager Pep Guardiola remarked on the team's early season performances:
“Our progress can be better, interpreting what the opponent does, areas to exploit, the feeling we are building, the pace and intensity that's impressive and our offense more fluid and more consistently, we can perform specific actions that we can do better, and I value that.”
Rival Coach Praise
The Bees head coach Andrews discussed Guardiola's legacy:
“He's probably been the best manager in recent times; his coaching methods the game, the way he's changed the way the game is perceived and executed across various teams and in different countries.”
Team Sheets
The Bees Starting XI:
- The Keeper, Defender, Center-Back, Ajer, Kayode, Midfielder, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Hickey, Schade, Striker
Bench: Attacker, Henry, Midfielder, Jensen, Forward, Onyeka, Ouattara, Pinnock, Goalkeeper
Manchester City Starting XI:
- Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, Fullback, Rodri, Savinho, Midfield, Foden, Forward, Haaland
Bench: Defender, Attacker, Doku, González, Kovačić, Midfield, Silva, Stones, Trafford
Preamble
Welcome to minute-by-minute coverage of this top-flight match between The Bees and Manchester City at the Gtech Stadium. This encounter features the duel of the center-forwards.
On Brentford's side is the Brazilian. Before Semenyo's heroics against their London rivals, the striker was the joint-second highest scorer in the division with four goals in six appearances. He is highly clinical with a strong conversion percentage, demonstrated by his opener against Manchester United demonstrated.
On Manchester City's side is the Norwegian. Haaland has stood out as Manchester City's top performer in the current campaign. He has bagged 17 goals in 10 outings for City and Norway and is consistently doing Haaland things. He has yet to score at the Gtech before though so he will be eager to open his account.
Three points for the home team would secure consecutive victories against both Manchester clubs. For Guardiola, this fixture presents a possibility to secure number 250 English league success as Manchester City manager. Three points would make him the most rapid tactician to accomplish this record with a single English top-flight side.
The beginning is at 4:30pm.
