Summary

  • FT: Man City 1-0 Brentford - Haaland slots home opener

  • Hosts move second in table ahead of Arsenal and point behind Liverpool

  • Game rearranged after City's involvement in FIFA Club World Cup in December

  • City beat Brentford 3-1 just 15 days ago

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Live Reporting

Neil Johnston

  1. Man City 1-0 Brentford

    By the way, Erling Haaland has now scored a Premier League goal versus all 21 different opponents he has made an appearance against.

    That's some record. That's some player.

  2. Man City 1-0 Brentford

    You can hear the sighs of relief all around the Etihad. It's been a long time coming but City have the lead. Will Brentford respond?

  3. goal

    GOAL - Man City 1-0 Brentford

    Erling Haaland

    It had to be him!

    No mistake from Erling Haaland this time as he keeps his composure to stroke it past Mark Flekken after a slip by Kristoffer Ajer.

    Lovely assist by Julian Alvarez to send Haaland on his way.

    Julian Alvarez and Phil Foden celebrate with Erling HaalandGetty Images

  4. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Another chance for Phil Foden. That one is heading for Row Z.

    How long before Kevin de Bruyne comes on?

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    Plenty of time wasting down at the Etihad, why can referees not see what we're seeing.

    Anthony at the Etihad

    Man City boss Pep GuardiolaGetty Images

  6. YELLOW CARD

    Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Now Ivan Toney goes into the book for a foul on Ruben Dias. It's all getting a little bit scrappy. Neal Maupay is on for Yoane Wissa.

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    Surely Brentford should just leave Toney on the halfway line and punt it to him every time. At the very least Man City would have to keep two defenders back. Would keep them on edge too.

    Ali, Warsaw

  8. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Neal Maupay was getting ready to come on but he puts his warm-up vest back on as Ben Mee receives treatment for that knock. Mee eventually climbs to his feet but off the pitch.

  9. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Bernardo Silva floats a decent ball into the box but Erling Haaland catches Ben Mee on the back of the head and the referee awards a free-kick.

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    It's Man City. They'll score. It's what they do. Not gonna get false hopes.

    Dave, Liverpool fan, Switzerland

  11. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Another roar of encouragement from City fans. Brentford are digging in here.

  12. YELLOW CARD

    Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Yoane Wissa is the third player to go into the book after a foul on Ruben Dias.

    Moments later Jeremy Doku runs onto the pitch to applause to replace Oscar Bobb.

  13. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    More frustration for Erling Haaland and Manchester City as the big Norwegian fails to control a pass inside Brentford's penalty area.

  14. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Jeremy Doku is getting ready to come on.

  15. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    We're approaching the hour mark. Whistles from the home fans as Mark Flekken takes his time with a goal kick.

    Brentford goalkeeper Oscar BobbGetty Images

  16. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    "Come on City, Come on City," roar the home fans. Now Neal Maupay is in deep discussion with Thomas Frank. Are Brentford about to make a change?

  17. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    A cheer goes up as Pep Guardiola orders his substitutes to warm up.

    Jeremy Doku, Kevin de Bruyne and Nathan AkeGetty Images

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    If City don’t win tonight then Liverpool could be six points clear by tomorrow. Then if they beat City at home then they’d be nine points clear, in March essentially. Aye caramba!

    Ryan

  19. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Just the 18 attempts by Manchester City - six on target. But still no goal...

  20. Man City 0-0 Brentford

    Phil Foden looks surprised as Kyle Walker's pass arrives too fast for him to get a shot away before Rodri sends another attempt wide.