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Manchester City will hit the road to take on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Monday night.
Manchester City will look to close what could be an eight-point gap on league leaders Liverpool when they take on the Bees on Monday. Thomas Frank’s men achieved an improbable league double against the Cityzens last season, but their form has been far from flattering of late.
Brentford have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches and are currently languishing in 15th place. They failed to capitalize after taking an early lead against Tottenham Hotspur in their last match, eventually losing the game 3-2.
Just three points separate the Bees from the relegation zone and they have the grueling task of overcoming Manchester City to gain breathing room.
Meanwhile, Manchester City usually accelerates again in the second half of the season. City have won their last eight games in all competitions. They recorded a 3-1 victory against former captain Vincent Kompany’s Burnley in their final match in midweek.
Julián Álvarez scored twice and Rodri also scored for Pep Guardiola’s men at the Etihad as they cruised to a fairly comfortable victory. Ameen Al-Dakhil scored the winning goal for the Clarets in the third minute of added time in the second half.
City are not yet at their best, as they continue to have leaks in defense. Guardiola’s men have only managed to keep a clean sheet in one of their last 11 Premier League games. They will seek revenge on Monday against Brentford, who beat them twice last season.
Brentford vs Manchester City head to head and key numbers
- Brentford will be looking to become the first team to win three games in a row against Manchester City for the first time since Liverpool (four wins between March 2015 and December 2016).
- Pep Guardiola had never before lost three consecutive games in the top flight against an opponent. Brentford could become the first team to do so on Monday.
- Manchester City have conceded defeats in two of their last four Premier League away games against London teams.
- Brentford have not drawn in their last eight games at the Gtech Community Stadium. They have won four and lost four.
- Manchester City have won their last three away games in the Premier League despite losing in each of them.
Brentford vs Manchester City Prediction
Brentford will dare to dream, but Manchester City, back to full strength, is something of a giant. Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne are likely to start wreaking havoc together again and, given Brentford’s dismal form, they may not have a memorable outing on Monday.
Prediction: Brentford 1-4 Manchester City
Betting Tips for Brentford vs Manchester City
Tip 1: Result: Manchester City wins
Tip 2: Play to have more than 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Both teams will score – Yes