Premier League: Brentford vs Manchester City 05/10/2025

Brentford pulled off a real shock last weekend, delivering a fantastic performance to beat Manchester United 3–1. The victory brought them three precious points and at least a temporary escape from the bottom of the table. The heroes of the triumph were Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, who after injury problems finally showed his full potential and in just 20 minutes exposed all the weaknesses of United’s defense, as well as goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, who saved a Bruno Fernandes penalty in the second half to preserve his team’s lead.

Manchester City, after drawing with Arsenal, quickly bounced back to winning ways. At home they convincingly defeated Burnley 5–1, even if the final score may have been a bit too harsh on the visitors. Defender Maxime Esteve endured a nightmare with two own goals, while Erling Haaland capitalized on Burnley’s defensive mistakes late in the match to further increase his scoring tally.

Still, Guardiola’s side do not look flawless this season. Their biggest problems have come in defense, where injuries have prevented stability and cohesion. This was also evident in the Champions League clash against Monaco, when they once again squandered a lead and failed to win. The trip to Brentford will be the perfect opportunity to show they are not in crisis and, with another victory, rejoin the race at the top of the table. Haaland and the rest of the squad are ready for Sunday and another chance to reaffirm their dominance.