Comply with reside protection as Brentford face Manchester Metropolis in the present day within the Premier League. One other top-flight season might be lined in full proper right here with The Impartial, as reigning champions Manchester Metropolis look to make it an unprecedented 5 titles in a row come the top of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool might be chasing Pep Guardiola’s facet, however simply as fascinating would be the race for Champions League locations, with extra groups than ever earlier than having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea stay big-spending, Manchester United’s newest rebuild continues and each Tottenham and Newcastle will anticipate enhancements this yr – but it was Aston Villa who snared fourth final time period.
In the meantime, it is Southampton, Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City who made it again to the elite after promotion final yr and every could have hope they’ll make it greater than a one-year keep. Comply with the most recent reside motion from the Premier League under:
Brentford FC 1 – 2 Manchester Metropolis FC
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:12
Shouts for a penalty go up from Brentford and the referee doesn’t award them the penalty, regardless of having a little bit of lengthy thought. VAR agrees with him.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:13
Help Mads Roerslev Rasmussen
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:08
Substitution Vitaly Janelt Yehor Yarmoliuk
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:08
Objective Philip Walter Foden
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:06
Brentford are having fun with an excellent section of possession right here within the hunt for an equaliser however Manchester Metropolis are sitting deep and making an attempt to make it troublesome. Brentford make inroads as Mbeumo finds Schade contained in the field, however Schade fires a shot vast. It will not have mattered anyway as Schade was nearly offside.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:05
Substitution Mateo Kovačić İlkay Gündoğan
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:04
Ortega makes a save now! Roerslev fires a shot at purpose from the sting of the field, however the Metropolis goalkeeper does a lot better on this event to push the hassle away and Metropolis hurriedly clear the ball and survive but once more.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
21:03
AKE MAKES A SAVE OFF THE LINE! Ortega comes out to satisfy a charging Mbeumo on the precise facet of the realm, thus leaving his purpose open. Wissa, who’s within the center, wins a go from Mbeumo and strikes in the direction of purpose, however Ake is there to make an excellent block! Metropolis dangle on to their lead however nearly and Brentford are trying harmful since that Metropolis purpose.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:57
Substitution Mathias Jensen Kevin Schade
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:57
GOAL DISALLOWED FOR OFFSIDE! Damsgaard collects a stunning again go on the sting of the field and fires dwelling into the underside nook, however the offside flag is up! VAR took a short look, however agreed with the on-field determination.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:56
Help Kevin De Bruyne
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:55
Brentford break on the counter and have a golden alternative with numbers of their favour. Mbeumo does effectively to seek out Wissa on his proper, however Gvardiol makes a fully very good deal with to grab the ball away from Wissa. A number of seconds later, Van den Berg sends a shot into the stands.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:52
Moments later, Foden sends in one other excellent cross from the left flank this time, however Akanji’s effort is effectively vast of the goal. On the different finish, Janelt makes a large number of alternative for Brentford, sending his shot effectively vast and excessive from the left facet of the realm.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:50
Solely Chelsea (15), Bournemouth (13) and Liverpool (12) have hit the woodwork on extra events within the PL this season than Man Metropolis (11). In the meantime, Lewis-Potter turns a cross from the left behind for a Metropolis nook. Foden’s corner-kick is an effective one and finds its means into the hazard space, however Brentford nearly do effectively to clear it away.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:49
Savinho hits the facet netting! He’s performed in by De Bruyne down the left, makes one other pacy run into the field, however his effort hits the facet netting on the close to submit. Savinho has been energetic up to now within the second half and Metropolis have been capable of ship him by means of on purpose on a few events already.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:47
Wissa does effectively to earn a throw for Brentford down the left and the group is now actually entering into it. Jensen fires a protracted throw into the field however Akanji is there to make a cushty clearance.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:45
A wonderful one-two between Jensen and Lewis-Potter as Brentford make a transfer. The ball falls to Janelt simply exterior the field and his left-footed effort is saved by Ortega, who dives low to his left.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:43
Brentford do effectively on the break moments later, however Mbeumo’s effort with a little bit of a decent angle is effectively vast and over the crossbar. On the different finish, Haaland rises excessive to satisfy a robust header however hits it straight at Flekken. As soon as once more, Haaland ought to do a lot a lot better than that.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:41
OFF THE POST! Savinho comes ever so shut on the different finish! He prices in the direction of the field with some severe tempo, makes mild work of Janelt who can’t sustain with him, however his effort smashes into the woodwork on the bottom-right nook. That is the closest both group has come up to now!
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:37
Brentford come shut! A free-kick for Brentford deep on their left flank as Nunes barges into Wissa. That was fairly an pointless problem and Brentford have early alternative within the second half. Jensen delivers a dangerous-looking set-piece however Collins flicks his header simply vast.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:35
We’re again underway on the Gtech Group Stadium as Brentford get issues going within the second half. Neither facet has made any substitutions at half-time, however each have sturdy choices on the bench, notably Manchester Metropolis.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:28
Manchester Metropolis had an xG of 0.64 to Brentford’s 0.27 within the opening 45 minutes, with Haaland recording an xG of 0.28. De Bruyne created 5 possibilities within the first half, solely Dejan Kulusevski (six vs Man Utd in September) has created extra within the opening 45 minutes of a Premier League recreation this season. Metropolis additionally had 20 touches within the opposition field within the first half to solely 9 for Brentford.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:25
A really thrilling half of soccer on the Gtech with each groups exhibiting nice depth in some way ends in a stalemate. Brentford definitely had the higher openings of the 2 sides, extra so within the first half-hour of the opening half as Mbeumo and Wissa have been capable of make a number of inroads into the Metropolis field, however the Bees have been let down by their lack of conviction within the remaining third. Manchester Metropolis have had some excellent moments on the break as effectively, however their ending has been poor. Haaland had a few moments the place he might, and will, have transformed, however Brentford have been capable of deny him for the second. Metropolis had twice as many pictures on purpose in comparison with their opponents – eight to Brentford’s 4 with two on course.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:19
One other promising Metropolis transfer sees Kovacic amassing a go on the sting of the field earlier than enjoying it to De Bruyne on the left facet of the realm. Nonetheless, De Bruyne smashes a curling effort taken first time effectively vast and excessive of the goal. That was fairly wayward. In the meantime, there might be one added minute right here.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:19
HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 0-0 MANCHESTER CITY
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:17
De Bruyne picks up the ball on the left and makes a run in the direction of the field, however it’s Wissa, who tracked again a good distance, making a sliding deal with and snatching possession away from Metropolis. Superb defensive work from Brentford’s star ahead.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:14
De Bruyne has created 5 possibilities up to now, the primary time he has created no less than 5 possibilities in a match within the Premier League since dealing with Brentford on 14th September 2024. One thing for Metropolis to be thrilled about on a night which has in any other case been fairly irritating up to now.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:13
Gvardiol performs a pleasant ball to De Bruyne within the center a part of the pitch, which permits De Bruyne to select an unmarked Haaland on the left. Haaland runs with it for a bit after which takes a shot however Flekken is there to gather it. Haaland, by his lofty requirements, ought to do higher there, and he is aware of it.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:11
Haaland meets a cross contained in the field and heads it throughout the six-yard field. Nonetheless, there is not even one Metropolis shirt to satisfy his supply and he makes his disappointment identified to his team-mates after that.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:08
Brentford have the very best shot conversion price of any facet within the Premier League this season (17.8%), whereas solely Wolves (16.2%) have the next conversion price in opposition to them than Metropolis (13.9%).
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:07
Lewis-Potter diverts away a cross from the Metropolis left flank on the far submit and Flekken can’t cease the ball from going behind for a nook for the guests. Metropolis’s quick nook is labored to Kovacic on the sting of the field, however his effort flies nearly vast of the bottom-left nook of the purpose previous Flekken.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:04
Guardiola appears to be like nervous on the sidelines and rightly so, with Brentford inflicting his group some issues. They’ve had good alternatives themselves to get an early lead, however have been denied by some sturdy Brentford defending and the dearth of excellent decision-making from a few of their attacking stars. Nonetheless, Metropolis have regarded a bit extra settled within the final 10 minutes or so.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:01
Wow, Metropolis with one other enormous likelihood now! Nunes is obvious on purpose however he’s stopped in his tracks as Brentford block and clear the risk. Nunes ought to have carried out higher there and simply took a number of time to get a shot/go away. Moments later, Metropolis break on the counter once more by means of Savinho, however Collins makes an important cease to disclaim him. Breathless stuff!
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
20:00
After Metropolis clear the preliminary nook with ease, Damsgaard is unmarked on the fringe of the field and rips a thunderous volley. Fortunately for Metropolis, Ortega will get all the way down to make an important save!
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:58
Metropolis survive as soon as once more! One other huge Brentford likelihood! Lewis-Potter slides in a sq. go, however Ake is there to clear it away. Metropolis enchantment for offside however Lewis-Potter was nearly onside.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:56
Metropolis with their finest likelihood up to now! De Bruyne whips in a stunning ball from the left and efficiently picks out Haaland making a run on the again submit. However Haaland nearly directs his header vast. Haaland has scored 44% of Man Metropolis’s Premier League targets this season (16/36), the very best share of any participant for his or her group this time period.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:53
Wissa wastes one other excellent alternative stemming from one other very good run from the Bees going ahead. He flashes a shot throughout simply vast of the goal after selecting up a go from Damsgaard and twisting and turning with ease to go previous Akanji.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:51
Brentford are already trying very harmful going ahead. 52% of their assaults within the opening quarter-hour of this recreation have come down their right-hand facet. Each groups have had a shot on course up to now. Mbuemo, who has had a hand in 11 targets throughout his 10 dwelling Premier League appearances for Brentford this season (9 targets and two assists), has been very energetic up to now.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:49
SAVE! Mbuemo once more and Ortega denies him now! Mbuemo makes a fast run in the direction of the field after amassing the ball on the precise wing. Gvardiol permits Mbeumo to get in place to take a shot together with his left foot, however Ortega dives to his left and makes low save.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:48
Glorious from Mbuemo and Brentford come very shut! Mbeumo delivers a superb ball to satisfy Wissa’s run contained in the field, nevertheless it barely evades Wissa and Metropolis survive. A shiny begin from each groups as anticipated and we would see quantity of targets tonight.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:46
Brentford win a free-kick in a great place simply exterior the field as Kovacic fouls Mbeumo from behind. The Bees attempt to discover Wissa’s run down the precise facet of the realm, however it’s simple for Metropolis who clear the risk away with ease.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:43
There’s a shout for a penalty from Brentford as Akanji goes into the again of Wissa. Nonetheless, referee Anthony Taylor continues the sport and is having none of that enchantment from Brentford. On we go. Wissa has 11 targets involvement in his final 9 dwelling Premier League appearances.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:42
Gvardiol finds good area and units himself up on the sting of the field to take a shot, however his quite tame effort is straight at Flekken. A really proactive begin this from Manchester Metropolis and so they know they can’t let Brentford get away with the early momentum.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:39
Good from Brentford! They win a nook and Metropolis clear Mbuemo’s supply with ease. Nonetheless, quickly after, Janelt makes a superb run from midfield and finds Wissa on the left, just for Wissa to pull his shot vast of the close to submit.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:37
A stunning by means of ball from De Bruyne is met by Foden, who was making a run in the direction of the field. However Jensen does effectively to clear and provides Metropolis an early nook. Nonetheless, De Bruyne’s supply is cleared quite comfortably by the Brentford defence.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:35
Manchester Metropolis are huge favourites to win this match with Opta’s Stay Win Likelihood mannequin exhibiting a robust 56.6% chance of a win for the guests and solely 21.5% for Brentford. Nunes is enjoying at right-back for Metropolis. The begin to this recreation has not been as eventful because the reverse fixture, however we will anticipate it to get intense.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:33
KICK-OFF! After a minute of applause for former Manchester Metropolis participant and supervisor Tony Ebook, who has handed away aged 90, we’re underway on this conflict on the Gtech Group Stadium as Metropolis get the ball rolling. Wissa gave the Bees the lead after simply 22 seconds within the reverse fixture. It will be an excessive amount of to anticipate a begin in the present day as thrilling as that one. However you by no means know, proper? Let’s see how this goes!
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:30
The groups are making their means out to the pitch, the managers and gamers are prepared, and so are the followers who’ve turned up in enormous numbers for this huge conflict. Brentford have received two of those two sides’ final 5 fixtures – all within the Premier League – however Manchester Metropolis have received the final two, together with a 2-1 win on the Etihad Stadium earlier this season.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:25
Metropolis have made eight adjustments from the FA Cup win over Salford. Nonetheless, there is just one change from the league win over West Ham final outing, as Nunes replaces Lewis in defence. Ake and Savinho are each beginning tonight. McAtee, final weekend’s hat-trick hero in opposition to Salford, is on the bench together with Doku, who scored a brace in that recreation.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:20
Brentford have rung within the adjustments, making six of them for this recreation from the XI that began in opposition to Plymouth Argyle within the FA Cup, however nearly the identical XI that began in opposition to Southampton. Lewis-Potter begins rather than Henry, who’s a part of a Premier League matchday squad for the primary time in over a yr. Norgaard is again and so is Janelt, who replaces Schade. Mbuemo and Wissa will begin up entrance.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:20
MANCHESTER CITY (3-2-4-1): Stefan Ortega; Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol; Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes; Savinho, Bernardo Silva, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden; Erling Haaland.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:20
MANCHESTER CITY SUBS: Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Ilkay Gundogan, Ederson, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Divin Mubama, Nico O’Reilly, Rico Lewis, James McAtee.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:15
BRENTFORD SUBS: Rico Henry, Hakon Valdimarsson, Kevin Schade, Fabio Carvalho, Ben Mee, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Paris Maghoma, Yunus Konak, Kim Ji-Soo.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:15
BRENTFORD (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Keane Lewis-Potter, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, Mads Roerslev; Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard; Mikkel Damsgaard, Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:10
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis lastly have some momentum on their facet. After a run which noticed them successful just one out of 13 video games throughout competitions, the reigning champions have received three in a row, together with back-to-back league victories in opposition to Leicester Metropolis and West Ham United, earlier than hammering Salford Metropolis 8-0 within the FA Cup over the weekend. 5 totally different gamers scored for Manchester Metropolis in that recreation, together with Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish. Scoring targets has not been an enormous problem for Metropolis even in the course of the winless run as they’ve scored in every of their final seven league video games. A 4-1 win over West Ham of their earlier league recreation stored Metropolis in sixth place on the desk, however solely two factors off the Champions League locations. Whereas difficult for the title appears fairly far-fetched in the mean time, Manchester Metropolis are very a lot within the top-4 battle and can’t now afford one other stoop in kind, particularly with a difficult run of fixtures on the horizon. Having rested most of his common starters within the Salford victory, Guardiola has just about a contemporary squad to select from for this recreation in opposition to Brentford, barring the likes of Ruben Dias and John Stones, who’re nonetheless out of rivalry. A lot of the speak within the build-up to this recreation has been round Kyle Walker’s future after Guardiola confirmed that his star right-back had requested for a switch away from the membership, and Walker has not travelled with the squad for this recreation.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:04
Being on the fallacious finish of one of many largest upsets of the most recent spherical of FA Cup fixtures is the very last thing Brentford supervisor Thomas Frank would have wished simply earlier than internet hosting Manchester Metropolis, regardless of the four-time defending champions having a poor season themselves. The Bees’ 1-0 loss to Plymouth Argyle over the weekend was their third straight defeat on the Gtech throughout competitions, thus making them susceptible hosts of late after having the perfect dwelling report for any group within the Premier League for the higher a part of the season up to now. Targets are nearly assured when Brentford play, however even they’ve failed to attain in three of their final 5 video games. Nonetheless, that run additionally features a 5-0 away win over Southampton the final outing within the Premier League, which was their first away league win of the season. That victory meant that Brentford are at the moment eleventh within the league, however solely three forward of Tottenham Hotspur and 4 forward of Manchester United and West Ham United. With Liverpool and Spurs set to be two of their subsequent three opponents after Manchester Metropolis, outcome in opposition to the champions is vital. Rico Henry is about for his first Premier League look in over a yr, whereas Ben Mee, Vitaly Janelt, and Christian Norgaard are additionally obtainable.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:04
After an eventful FA Cup weekend, we’re again with some midweek Premier League motion. Howdy and welcome to our reside protection of the Premier League conflict between Brentford and Manchester Metropolis on the Gtech Group Stadium.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
19:00
Lineups are introduced and gamers are warming up.
Brentford vs Manchester Metropolis
17:30
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