Manchester City Set to Face Brentford at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City, one of the Premier League‘s undefeated teams this season, is preparing to host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. After securing victories in their first three matches, Manchester City aims to continue their impeccable start as they pursue a historic fifth consecutive league title.

Under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, Manchester City positioned themselves at the top of the league table with wins over Burnley, Ipswich, and West Ham. Their upcoming game against Brentford comes after a two-week hiatus due to international duties, offering them a fresh start to resume their campaign.

Brentford, managed by Thomas Frank, has also had a commendable start to the season, winning against Crystal Palace and Southampton. Despite a defeat to Arsenal, the only other team in the league yet to drop points, Brentford remains a formidable opponent for Manchester City.

The fixture is scheduled for Saturday, 14th September 2024, with a 3 pm kick-off at Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. Besides the Manchester City vs Brentford encounter, several other Premier League matches will take place at the same time, including Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest and Fulham vs West Ham.

While the match will not be televised live in the UK, international viewers can catch it through broadcasters like DAZN Espana in Spain, Peacock Premium in the USA, and Optus Sport in Australia. Furthermore, highlights of the game will be available on BBC One‘s Match of the Day later in the evening.

Manchester City faces some squad challenges, with Nathan Ake sidelined due to a muscle injury sustained while on international duty. Nonetheless, Phil Foden has returned to training following an illness. On the other hand, Brentford will miss key players like Matias Jensen and Joshua Dasilva due to injuries, yet Kristoffer Ajer is expected to be available for the match.

Manchester City’s star striker has been in exceptional form, contributing significantly to their winning streak. Despite Brentford’s strong early-season performance, the hosts are favored to secure a victory in what promises to be an exciting match.