Manchester City edged former‑regular rivals Brentford 1‑0 on Sunday, with striker Erling Haaland scoring nine minutes into the match. The goal came at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London and gave City a comfortable win that pushed the club up to fifth place in the Premier League standings after seven games.
Haaland’s early finish capped a solid performance from the Citizens, who have not dropped a point in their last seven matches across all competitions. City’s unbeaten streak consists of five wins and two draws, and the win was a key step toward their quest to top the league this season.
After the match, manager Pep Guardiola praised his side’s effort. He said, “It’s a sound result—it’s an away win, and we stayed 1‑0.” Guardiola added that City were “at our best” in the first half, but the team couldn’t add more goals. He also noted Brentford’s intensity in the second half, especially with wind‑assisted long balls and challenging corner situations. “We defended well,” he said, pointing out that Brentford produced few clear chances.
The victory marked Guardiola’s 250th win in the Premier League, equalling the elite company of former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and former Arsenal boss Arsène Wenger. He finished the milestone in 359 matches—55 games faster than Ferguson’s record—showing the rapid pace he’s set in English football.
When asked about the achievement, Guardiola said it was a humbling moment. “It means a lot to be in that group,” he remarked. “I’d love to take Sir Alex and Arsène to dinner—maybe somewhere sunnier than Manchester, but it might as well be here.” He thanked the club, players and staff, before adding a hopeful grin, “Let’s finish with 250 more.”
With the win, City look set to keep sliding up the table as the Premier League season unfolds. Their blend of youthful talent and seasoned leadership continues to make headlines for football fans across Europe.
Source: aninews
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