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City Manager Guardiola stated on his squad's early season form:

“Our progress can be stronger, interpreting opponent tactics, areas to exploit, the sense we're creating again, the rhythm and pace that's excellent and our forward play more seamless and more consistently, we can do some movements that can be improved, and I value that.”

Rival Coach Recognition

Brentford head coach Andrews discussed Pep Guardiola's legacy:

“He's probably been the best manager over the past decade and a half; his coaching methods football, his impact on the way the game is perceived and performed across various teams and in various nations.”

Team Sheets

Brentford Starting XI:

• The Keeper, Defender, van den Berg, Ajer, Fullback, Damsgaard, Midfield, Midfield, Wingback, Forward, Striker

Bench: Carvalho, Henry, Midfielder, Jensen, Forward, Onyeka, Winger, Pinnock, Goalkeeper

Manchester City Starting XI:

• Donnarumma, Defender, Center-Back, Defender, Fullback, Midfielder, Midfield, Reijnders, Foden, Forward, Striker

Bench: Aké, Attacker, Winger, Forward, Kovačić, Midfield, Silva, Stones, Goalkeeper

Preamble

Greetings to live updates of this top-flight fixture between Brentford and Manchester City at their home ground. This showdown is the battle of the center-forwards.

In the red corner stands the Brazilian. Before Semenyo's heroics against Fulham, the Brazilian had been the joint-second highest scorer in the division with four goals in six appearances. He is highly clinical with an impressive strike rate, demonstrated by his opener against Manchester United highlighted.

For the visitors features Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has been Manchester City's key player in the current campaign. He has netted 17 scores in 10 games for City and Norway and is once again doing Haaland things. He is yet to find the net at Brentford's home before though so he aims to score his first.

Victory for Brentford would secure consecutive victories against both Manchester clubs. For Pep Guardiola, today is a chance to achieve his 250th Premier League win as City manager. Three points would make him the quickest coach to accomplish this record with one club in the division.

The start is at half past four.