Brentford 0-1 Manchester City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes' post-match review of Brentford 0-1 Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, 05 October 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, it was a tough one for Brentford as they fell 0-1 to Manchester City at home. The Bees have been up and down lately, with a win against Manchester United and a draw against Chelsea in their recent outings, but they couldn't quite sting City this time. The result wasn't a total shock given City's form, having won their last two matches convincingly. Despite the loss, Brentford showed some fight, but City's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone and they held on to extend their winning streak.

Manchester City, on the other hand, continued their impressive run with another solid performance. After thrashing Burnley and drawing with Arsenal, they managed to keep a clean sheet against a resilient Brentford side. The early goal from Erling Haaland was enough to secure the three points, showcasing City's clinical nature. It's clear that Pep's boys are hitting their stride, and this victory keeps them firmly in the hunt for the top spots.

Looking at the stats, it's no surprise that Manchester City dominated possession with a whopping 70% compared to Brentford's 30%. City's control of the ball was evident throughout the match, and it's a testament to their style of play. What's interesting is that despite having less possession, Brentford managed to win more corners, with three to City's two. However, City's efficiency in front of goal made the difference, and their higher successful dribble percentage (50% vs Brentford's 22%) showed their quality on the ball.

The yellow card count was slightly higher for Brentford with three, compared to City's two, indicating a bit more frustration from the home side. Both teams made substitutions, with Brentford using five and City using three, but it was City's early goal that ultimately decided the match. The stats paint a picture of a game where City's dominance in possession and quality on the ball led to a hard-fought but deserved victory.

The key moment of the match came early on when Manchester City's Erling Haaland found the back of the net in the 9th minute. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the game, putting Brentford on the back foot and forcing them to chase the game. Haaland's clinical finish was the difference, and it showcased City's ability to capitalise on their opportunities.

Despite the early setback, Brentford tried to rally and push for an equaliser, but City's defence held firm. The Bees had their chances, but the early goal from Haaland proved to be the decisive moment. City managed to control the game from there, and their early strike was enough to secure the three points.

Brentford lined up in a 5-3-2 formation, with Caoimhín Kelleher in goal and a back five of Michael Kayode, Kristoffer Ajer, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins, and Aaron Hickey. The midfield trio of Yegor Yarmolyuk, Jordan Henderson, and Mikkel Damsgaard worked hard to try and break down City's defense, while Igor Thiago and Kevin Schade led the line up top. Despite the loss, the lineup showed Brentford's intent to be solid at the back and dangerous on the counter.

The Bees made five substitutions during the match, trying to find a way back into the game. However, the early goal from City made it an uphill battle, and despite their efforts, Brentford couldn't find the equaliser. The lineup and formation were solid, but it was City's early strike that ultimately decided the match.

Manchester City went with their usual 4-1-4-1 formation, with Gianluigi Donnarumma between the sticks and a back four of Matheus Nunes, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and Nico O'Reilly. Rodri anchored the midfield, with Oscar Bobb, Tijjani Reijnders, Phil Foden, and Savinho providing the creativity and support for the lone striker, Erling Haaland. The lineup showed City's intent to dominate possession and control the game.

City made three substitutions during the match, but it was Haaland's early goal that proved to be the difference. The lineup and formation worked well, with City's quality on the ball and clinical finishing securing the three points. It was a solid performance from Pep's side, and the lineup showed their intent to continue their winning streak.

Erling Haaland is Ladbrokes' Man of the Match, and it's no surprise given his impact on the game. His early goal in the 9th minute was the difference, showcasing his clinical finishing and ability to capitalise on his opportunities. With one goal, Haaland proved to be the decisive factor in City's victory, and his performance earned him the well-deserved accolade.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Manchester City (H)

• Win: 3-1 vs Manchester United (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Fulham (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Chelsea (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs Brentford (A)

• Win: 5-1 vs Burnley (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Arsenal (A)

Sitting in 16th place with 7 points, Brentford will be looking to bounce back when they face West Ham United, who are in 19th with 4 points, on October 20, 2025 at 20:00. The loss to Manchester City might spur them on to be more aggressive in their next match, as they look to climb up the table and secure some much-needed points.

With 13 points, Manchester City find themselves in 5th place and will be aiming to continue their winning streak when they take on Everton, who are in 8th with 11 points, on October 18, 2025 at 15:00. This victory over Brentford will give them confidence as they look to close the gap on the teams above them and push for the top spots in the league.

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