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Brentford

Rico Henry made his first appearance in 16 months at the weekend, though is expected to drop out of the XI here.
No fewer than eight players are missing due to injury for Brentford.
Thomas Frank may go with the same side that started the 5-0 win at Southampton.
Manchester City

Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Ruben Dias and John Stones continue to miss out for Manchester City.
The defending champions are closing in on the signings of Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov.
Facts

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Manchester City have won their last 3 matches against Brentford in all competitions.
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90+6'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+5'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) goes for goal and shoots towards the left side of the goal, but his effort is well blocked.
90+4'

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) bangs the ball towards goal from the edge of the box, but it's rising all the way and sails high over the bar.
90+2'

Keane Lewis-Potter launches a beautiful lofted cross into the box, where Christian Norgaard (Brentford) rises high to head the ball into the right side of the goal and beyond the goalkeeper. 2:2.
90

The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.
90'

James McAtee (Manchester City) finds space inside the box but rifles his effort miles past the right post.
90'

Mark Flekken pulls off a fantastic save! Erling Haaland (Manchester City) attempts to head home after a precise cross into the box. He aims his header towards the left post, but the effort is kept out.
88'

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) launches an inaccurate corner kick into the penalty area.
87'

Thomas Frank has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Rico Henry (Brentford) replacing Mads Roerslev Rasmussen.
87'

Substitution. Phil Foden will be replaced by James McAtee (Manchester City).
85'

A dangerous looking corner kick from Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) is cleared to safety by the defence.
85'

A snap shot by Savinho (Manchester City) from the edge of the area flies towards the bottom left corner, but Mark Flekken produces a good save to thwart him.
84'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Stefan Ortega, who smothers the ball.
82'

It's a goal! Yoane Wissa (Brentford) scores with a brilliant shot into the middle of the goal after being released inside the box by a superb lofted pass from Mads Roerslev Rasmussen. The score is now 1:2.
81'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) goes down in the box after a challenge from the defender. Possibly unsighted, the referee just waves play on.
79'

Here is a change. Vitaly Janelt is going off and Thomas Frank gives the last tactical orders to Yegor Yarmolyuk (Brentford).
78'

Goal! Phil Foden (Manchester City) fires the rebound low into the middle of the goal after the ball breaks to him in the box. The score is 0:2.
78'

Savinho (Manchester City) unleashes a promising shot towards the left side of the goal after his wonderful solo run, but Mark Flekken thwarts the effort with a fabulous save. The score remains the same.
76'

Substitution. Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Mateo Kovacic walks off.
75'

Kevin Schade (Brentford) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.
74'

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Brentford) sends a cross into the box, but the opposition's defence clears the ball to safety.
72'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 13:15.
70'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) latches on to a pass inside the box, but his low effort towards the right post is well blocked.
68'

Anthony Taylor has a clear sight and sees a foul from Christian Norgaard (Brentford).
68'

Substitution. Mathias Jensen walks off the pitch and Kevin Schade (Brentford) comes on as a substitute.
66'

Phil Foden (Manchester City) meets a perfect cross from Kevin De Bruyne deep inside the box and controls it with a nice first touch. He produces an accurate strike inside the left post. It's 0:1.
65'

The assistant referee raises his flag and the referee blows his whistle. Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) puts the ball into the net, but he is flagged for offside.
64'

Brentford take a short corner kick.
64'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) goes on a weaving run through the defence and gets within shooting range but his effort is blocked.
62'

Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) latches onto a loose ball inside the box but slams it high over the bar.
60'

A dangerous towering header by Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) from around the penalty spot goes just wide of the left post. This corner kick didn't change the score.
60'

Phil Foden (Manchester City) will deliver the ball into the penalty box from a corner kick.
58'

Savinho (Manchester City) receives a precise pass inside the box and takes a shot that flies just wide of the left post.
55'

Savinho (Manchester City) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.
54'

A snap shot by Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) from the edge of the area flies towards the bottom right corner, but Stefan Ortega produces a good save to thwart him.
52'

Erling Haaland (Manchester City) rises above the opponent's defence and heads a precise cross towards the middle of the goal. His effort, however, is blocked by Mark Flekken, who pulls off a comfortable save!
52'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) misses a golden opportunity to score from inside the six-yard box after firing the ball over the crossbar.
50'

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) finds space inside the box but rifles his effort miles past the left post.
50'

Savinho (Manchester City) shows off his amazing technique to get in front of goal by himself. He pulls the trigger but sends the ball onto the right post. Nice run, but unlucky finish!
47'

Nathan Michael Collins (Brentford) creates himself some space in front of goal and connects with the resulting free kick. His header is slightly mistimed and sails inches wide of the right post.
46'

Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) is obviously not following the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you want to be treated.“ He makes a bad challenge and leaves Anthony Taylor with no other option than to blow for a foul.
46'

The whistle blows and Anthony Taylor starts the second half.
45+2'

The referee blows his whistle to end the first half and the players are now heading to their respective dressing rooms.
45

We will have 1 min. of added time.
45'

The ball falls kindly for Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) inside the box, but it's a poor effort and flies high over the bar.
42'

Manchester City are seeing far more of the ball now.
38'

Mark Flekken pulls off a great save to deny Erling Haaland (Manchester City) who, makes himself some space inside the box and unleashes a quick low drive towards the middle of the goal.
37'

5:5 – the total goal attempt statistics.
34'

What a chance that is! Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) finds himself unmarked in a promising position after receiving a cross on the edge of the box and his attempt sails a whisker wide of the left post.
34'

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) quickly takes the corner kick with a short pass.
33'

Manchester City are showcasing great team work and neat passing moves.
30'

Phil Foden (Manchester City) unleashes a powerful shot towards goal, but it is bravely blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
28'

Savinho (Manchester City) shows off his amazing technique to get to the edge of the box by himself. He pulls the trigger but sends the ball into the stands. Nice run, but poor finish!
28'

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Brentford) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
27'

The ball is cleared after Matheus Nunes (Manchester City) attempted to dribble past an opposing player.
26'

A rebound on the edge of the box falls to the feet of the unmarked Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford). He doesn't hesitate and shoots towards goal, but unfortunately for him it hits one of his own teammates.
26'

The resulting corner from Mathias Jensen (Brentford) comes to nothing.
24'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) times his run too early and the linesman raises his flag for offside.
23'

Kevin De Bruyne swings the cross over. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) gets his head to it but it goes just wide of the right post.
22'

Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) brings his opponent down. Anthony Taylor has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.
20'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) shows off his individual ability with a jinking run into the box. Unfortunately, the finish lets him down as the ball flies well wide of the left post.
19'

2:1 – this is the total number of shots produced by both teams.
16'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) takes the corner, but the opposition's defence is ready and clears the ball to safety.
15'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) produced a promising shot towards the bottom right corner after his wonderful solo run, but Stefan Ortega thwarted him with a fabulous save.
12'

A clumsy foul by Mateo Kovacic (Manchester City) and Anthony Taylor blows his whistle.
11'

A spell of possession for Brentford in an attempt to control the game.
8'

Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City) hits a shot towards the bottom left corner from the edge of the box, but it's a weak attempt and is easily saved by Mark Flekken.
6'

Yoane Wissa (Brentford) connects with a pass inside the box, but his effort goes well wide of the left post.
6'

Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford) takes the corner but it's cleared.
3'

Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) takes the corner which is cleared.
1'

Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford) is flagged for offside.
1'

The match has just started.

The players are out at last! Manchester City will take the kick-off.

Anthony Taylor was nominated as the referee for this game.

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