Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Kick-Off: 19:30
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee: Darren Bond
The Premier League encounter between Man City and Brentford FC on September 14, 2024, was a thrilling contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Both teams came into this match looking to secure vital points, with Man City aiming to maintain their dominance at the top of the table, and Brentford hoping to pull off a surprise upset. Erling Haaland was in scintillating form, while Brentford’s Yoane Wissa looked to spoil City’s party early. In the end, it was a gripping match that had everything from quick goals, yellow cards, to tactical shifts.
Man City vs Brentford FC Head-to-Head
Man City has dominated this fixture, winning 5 of the previous 7 meetings. Brentford FC had managed two victories, with both teams yet to settle for a draw in their encounters. The stakes were high for both teams heading into this game at the Etihad Stadium.
| Teams | Total Wins | Home Wins | Away Wins | Matches Played | Draws |
| Man City | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Man City vs Brentford FC Lineups
Here is the Man City vs Brentford FC lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
Man City (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: 31. Ederson (Brazil) – 1 Assist (32′)
- Defenders: 2. Kyle Walker (England), 5. John Stones (England) – Team Captain, 25. Manuel Akanji (Switzerland) – Yellow Card (84′), 82. Rico Lewis (England) – Subbed off (45′)
- Midfielders: 8. Mateo Kovacic (Croatia) – Yellow Card (45′), 10. Jack Grealish (England), 17. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium), 19. Ilkay Gündogan (Germany), 26. Savinho (Brazil) – Yellow Card (90+2′)
- Forward: 9. Erling Haaland (Norway) – 2 Goals (19′, 32′)
Substitutes:
- 18. Stefan Ortega (Germany)
- Rúben Dias (Portugal) – Subbed on (84′)
- Josko Gvardiol (Croatia) – Subbed on (45′)
- Rodri (Spain) – Subbed on (45′)
- Bernardo Silva (Portugal) – Subbed on (84′)
- Matheus Nunes (Portugal) – Subbed on (90+2′)
- Phil Foden (England)
- James McAtee (England)
- Jérémy Doku (Belgium)
Brentford FC (5-3-2):
- Goalkeeper: 1. Mark Flekken (Netherlands)
- Defenders: 4. Sepp van den Berg (Netherlands), 5. Ethan Pinnock (Jamaica), 20. Kristoffer Ajer (Norway) – Subbed off (72′), 22. Nathan Collins (Ireland) – Yellow Card, 23. Keane Lewis-Potter (England)
- Midfielders: 6. Christian Nørgaard (Denmark) – Team Captain, 24. Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark) – Subbed off (84′), 27. Vitaly Janelt (Germany) – Subbed off (72′)
- Forwards: 11. Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) – Goal (1′), 19. Bryan Mbeumo (Cameroon)
Substitutes:
12. Hákon Valdimarsson (Iceland)
- Ben Mee (England)
- Jayden Meghoma (England)
- Mads Roerslev (Denmark) – Subbed on (72′)
- Kevin Schade (Germany) – Subbed on (45+1′)
- Fábio Carvalho (Portugal) – Subbed on (72′)
- Yehor Yarmoliuk (Ukraine) – Subbed on (84′)
- Yunus Konak (Turkey)
- Ryan Trevitt (England)
Man City vs Brentford FC First Half
Man City vs Brentford FC kicked off in dramatic fashion, with Brentford grabbing an early lead. Just 1 minute into the game, Yoane Wissa stunned the Etihad Stadium crowd, netting a quick goal to put Brentford in front. Man City was caught off-guard but soon responded with characteristic poise.
In the 19th minute, Erling Haaland equalized with a powerful finish, bringing City back into the game. Haaland’s dominance was on full display, and he quickly added another goal in the 32nd minute from a brilliant assist by goalkeeper Ederson. The first half ended 2-1 in favor of Man City.
Man City vs Brentford FC Second Half
The second half saw tactical changes, with City holding on to their lead as Brentford pushed hard for an equalizer. Despite multiple attempts, Brentford was unable to break down Man City’s solid defense, while City continued to create chances but failed to capitalize.
Manuel Akanji’s yellow card in the 84th minute and Savinho’s booking in stoppage time were the only notable events in the latter stages. Brentford brought on fresh legs, but Man City managed to close out the game, maintaining their 2-1 lead until full time.
Man City vs Brentford FC Stats
Here is the Man City vs Brentford FC stats today (Sep 14, 2024)
| Man City vs Brentford FC Stats | Man City | Brentford |
| Possession % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| Total Shots | 18 | 8 |
| Touches | 687 | 620 |
| Passes | 538 | 460 |
| Tackles | 12 | 19 |
| Clearances | 12 | 22 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 1 |
| Fouls Conceded | 9 | 3 |
Man City vs Brentford FC Timeline
- 01′: Yoane Wissa scores for Brentford (0-1)
- 19′: Erling Haaland scores for Man City (1-1)
- 32′: Haaland scores again, assisted by Ederson (2-1)
- 45+1′: Brentford substitutes Kevin Schade on for Bryan Mbeumo
- 45′: Rico Lewis, Mateo Kovacic substituted for Rodri, Josko Gvardiol
- 72′: Brentford substitutes Fábio Carvalho and Mads Roerslev for Kristoffer Ajer and Vitaly Janelt
- 84′: Manuel Akanji yellow card
- 84′: Man City substitutes Bernardo Silva for Jack Grealish, Rúben Dias for Kyle Walker
- 90+2′: Savinho yellow card
Impact on Points Table
This victory for Man City vs Brentford FC secured City another three crucial points, solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League table. Brentford, on the other hand, struggled to gain momentum from this fixture, remaining mid-table.
Man of the Match
With two crucial goals, Erling Haaland was the undisputed Man of the Match. His lethal finishing and strong physical presence were key in securing the win for Man City.
In a hard-fought match between Man City vs Brentford FC, City showed their class by overcoming an early setback to secure a vital 2-1 victory. Erling Haaland once again proved to be the difference-maker, while Brentford will take some positives from their resilient performance despite the loss.
