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Manchester Metropolis beat Brentford 2-1 at house to take care of their excellent begin to the Premier League season after Erling Haaland netted twice following the quickest aim of the season from the guests.

Brentford had the right begin when Yoane Wissa opened the scoring 22 seconds after kickoff to stun the Etihad Stadium however Haaland restored parity within the nineteenth minute when he scored from a decent angle with simply his second contact of the sport.

Haaland then made it 2-1 when Ederson booted the ball upfield the place the Norwegian striker outmuscled defender Ethan Pinnock and chipped the ball previous goalkeeper Mark Flekken for his ninth aim of the season.

As Haaland looked for that third aim which might have made him the primary participant to attain hat-tricks in three straight Premier League video games, Flekken made a number of saves to disclaim the league’s prime scorer however Metropolis held on to seal the three factors.

Observe all of the reside motion beneath:

Man Metropolis vs Brentford LIVE

  • FULL TIME! Man Metropolis 2-1 Brentford

  • GOAL! Haaland rapidly provides a second to show match round (2-1)

  • GOAL! Haaland equalises quickly after for his eighth in 4 video games (1-1)

  • GOAL! Wissa heads in after simply 23 seconds to shock Metropolis (0-1)

Manchester Metropolis FC 2 – 1 Brentford FC

Erling Haaland provides one other brace in comeback win for Manchester Metropolis

17:16 , Karl Matchett

The exceptional Erling Haaland took his Manchester Metropolis aim tally to 99 because the champions recovered from a first-minute setback to beat Brentford 2-1 on Saturday.

Haaland struck twice and was the width of the put up away from changing into the primary participant in Premier League historical past to attain hat-tricks in three successive video games as Metropolis recorded their fourth straight win.

Pep Guardiola’s males have been surprised by a aim from Yoane Wissa after simply 22 seconds however Haaland, who now has 9 for the season, turned the sport round with a first-half double.

The striker had been a doubt for the sport following the demise of an in depth household pal however his efficiency was pretty much as good as ever.

Full report:

Erling Haaland provides one other brace in comeback win for Manchester Metropolis

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

17:08

It is full-time on the Etihad, and Metropolis have prevailed in opposition to a hearty Brentford aspect who did not make issues straightforward immediately. They started with nice intent, elevating the bar immediately from kick-off and scored after 22 seconds because the Cityzens didn’t clear their traces following a right-sided cross from Nathan Collins and a header again from Keane Lewis-Potter. Yoan Wissa was the benificiary for that calamitous show, heading house his third aim of the season. After the hosts step by step re-built their confidence, the leveller arrived by the standard suspect of Erling Haaland within the nineteenth minute. The primary of a double, he fired a deflected effort previous Flekken, earlier than ten minutes later, he’d lob the Dutchman, after a surprising by ball from Ederson. The second half was a hard-fought affair, but Metropolis admittedly got here closest of the 2 to including to their rating. If it wasn’t for devoted defending from Collins and additional high-quality work from Flekken, the blunt and Wissa-less Brentford might’ve conceded one other three simply within the second interval. After this one, the 1.90 xG-grabbing Metropolis stay prime of the desk with 12 factors, whereas Brentford sit in seventh. Thanks for becoming a member of us immediately, goodbye!

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

17:00

FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 BRENTFORD

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

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We’re over the alotted time right here, Metropolis take it to the nook.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

17:00

Savinho’s eventful day is finished. He appears to be like to be holding his proper hamstring. Other than his dive, he is been glorious. Matheus Nunes arrives to hopefully assist settle some late nerves.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:58

A ball over to theh right-flank is introduced down stylishly by Schade, but the cross from Roeslev is poor and too exhausting. After this, Mbeumo performs it to Yarmoliuk and he fires along with his left, but it squirms low and broad. Did it take a nick there?

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:56

There might be two minutes of further time right here.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:56

The floated ball is available in and Norgaard is in there on the entrance put up. Nevertheless, Gundogan ushers away the hazard with professional nous. Purpose-kick to Ederson.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:56

Carvalho surges ahead in a uncommon Brentford foray on the left. Walker tracks again and clips the previous Liverpool man. It is a free-kick in a harmful space if the Bees can use this successfully.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:56

A stop-start spell sees Collins penalised somewhat additional up from the Gundogan foul. Metropolis then transfer it up neatly, but De Bruyne’s last ball to Gvardiol is simply too lengthy and Flekken can declare.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:56

Metropolis’s newest bout of stress on Brentford’s defence involves an finish with Gundogan’s petty foul on Norgaard within the centre.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:48

Substitution Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard Yehor Yarmoliuk

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:48

Substitution John Stones RĂșben dos Santos Gato Alves Dias

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:48

Collins goes into the e-book after a petty scene. He makes a nippy foul, however the yellow card appears to be like to be extra so for the remonstration with the referee.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:48

Haaland off the put up after which Collins blocks along with his physique! Metropolis sweep the ball excellently from proper to left with Rodri and Grealish concerned. When it comes again to Haaland within the centre, he lashes one on to the left-post. When it is again out, he shoots once more, and Collins dives in entrance of the ball. Brentford, attempt as they could, simply cannot clear and Haaland is in once more on the left. He fires throughout and Flekken saves effectively right down to his left aspect.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:44

Savinho receives the ball from Walker out on the proper, and nearly hovers on the ball, earlier than quick-stepping in-field and reducing throughout earlier than firing broad of the top-left nook! Thrilling play.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:42

Yellow Card John Stones

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:42

Gvardiol the striker? Grealish performs within the Croatian defender as he darts by the centre like a high quality centre ahead. He makes use of nice tempo to get away from his marker earlier than jinking again and enjoying in Savinho on the proper. The Brazilian opens his physique to fireside along with his left, but Flekken spreads himself excellently. Nice save.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:40

Good interaction between De Bruyne and Rodri sees a shot on the sting blocked by Damsgaard. It is fairly surreal how rapidly the hosts can create an opportunity inside such little house.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:36

The most recent Metropolis nook out of a latest plethora, arrives after Gundogan’s shot is blocked by Collins. The hosts go brief from the left earlier than Gvardiol jinks in and performs Grealish. Once more, it is blocked, however the play evolves to a shot from Walker… The appropriate-back hits it exhausting and true, but it whizzes simply stray of the top-left nook.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:36

Substitution Kristoffer Vassbakk Köpp Ajer Mads Roerslev Rasmussen

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:36

Substitution Vitaly Janelt FĂĄbio Leandro Freitas Gouveia de Carvalho

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:36

Haaland waits centrally and Gundogan, on the proper byline, pulls it again properly for the Norwegian to sting Flekken’s proper hand after a high-quality tip over!

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:34

Metropolis press on with Grealish on the left. His run is halted, but the ball trickles again to Flekken and he clears it straight at Savinho! Fortunately for the Bees, it involves nothing. But, the subsequent part sees a left-sided transfer flourish, with Grealish reducing again onto his proper and shaping a shot which Flekken has to neatly divert away from the bottom-right nook!

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:32

From the nook on the left, Metropolis go brief. It is then performed throughout the field and finally makes its method to Savinho. Leaning again barely, the younger Brazilian lashes it over harmlessly.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:30

Gundogan fights admirably for the ball after being dispossessed. Brentford are camped out on the sting of their space as Metropolis, as they’ve achieved so many instances immediately, search for that move to unpick the lock. De Bruyne finally crosses from the proper for Haaland, but Van den Berg heads it behind.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:28

De Bruyne goes for a deft move for Grealish in behind from the left flank. Nevertheless, the skin of the boot ball along with his proper is reduce out neatly by Ajer. Brentford then attempt to construct out from the subsequent part, but there’s little or no room they usually concede a throw-in.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:26

Brentford construct up the pitch properly with Mbeumo and Lewis-Potter. Nevertheless, whereas the ball from the previous to the latter is nice, the Englishman’s cross is poorly-struck and flies out for a goal-kick to Ederson.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:24

Brentford hearth a protracted free-kick up the pitch with Flekken. He goes for a flat supply down the proper wing however Metropolis are clever to it and retrieve possession. That was a tad wasteful there.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:22

Grealish strides on the Brentford defence, however they stand agency to present him no route although. He is pressured to show away however Metropolis merely swap wings earlier than Savinho fires a cross straight at Flekken.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:20

In a small gritty interval, Metropolis win the midfield battle. Mbeumo tries to jink his means by however a agency sort out from Gvardiol halts his progress.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:18

Regardless of dropping their early lead, Brentford are holding up okay it appears. Metropolis have been a devastating unit of late too, profitable every of their final 12 Premier League video games, all by a margin of over two objectives. Certainly, below Pep Guardiola alone, the Residents are chargeable for six of the 16 runs of 12+ consecutive wins by any golf equipment in English top-flight historical past (38%).

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:16

Metropolis’s early second half stress continues. This time over on the left wing, Gvardiol earns his aspect a nook after linking up effectively with Grealish.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

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Yellow Card SĂĄvio Moreira de Oliveira

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:12

We’re again in motion with a Manchester Metropolis kick-off.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:10

Pep opts for a double change on the interval as Rico Lewis makes means for Josko Gvardiol.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:10

Substitution Mateo Kovačić Rodrigo Hernández Cascante

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:06

There’s been a terrific tempo and tenacity to this sport, with the early exchanges seeing Thomas Frank’s males seemingly giving Metropolis no room to breathe. As the sport has gone on, in fact, the hosts have made their very own wiggle room. Nevertheless, the guests haven’t been far off it by way of technical means. Admittedly, they’ve had a greater xG, with a rating of 0.84 in comparison with Metropolis’s 0.71. That stated, Haaland has been machine-like immediately and the Bees will do effectively to mute him within the second 45 minutes. In actual fact, Brentford doubtless perceive the duty at hand. Manchester Metropolis are literally unbeaten of their final 68 Premier League matches when main at half-time (W61, D7) with this relationship again to 18th Might 2021 in opposition to Brighton & Hove Albion (L2-3).

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

16:04

The top of a frenetic half of soccer on the Etihad sees Manchester Metropolis lead by two objectives to 1, as they fought again from a surprising Brentford begin. Wissa’s headed opener simply 22 seconds in was the quickest aim of the Premier League season up to now, but what doubtless pissed off Metropolis extra, was the shoddy defending that handed the Bees the lead as Collins was allowed to cross from the proper and Lewis-Potter was in a position to head again throughout earlier than a botched Metropolis clearance was headed in by Wissa. The house aspect responded admirably although, turning on their robotic effectivity within the nineteenth minute as Haaland bagged his first of two objectives when firing a deflected effort past Flekken. Simply over ten minutes later, as Brentford appeared to contest the tempo of the sport effectively, they have been undone by as near ‘route one’ soccer you will see below Guardiola. Ederson lofted an attractive ball over the Bees’ backline and Haaland out-muscled Pinnock earlier than lobbing Flekken with ease to attain his ninth aim in simply 4 matches.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:54

HALF-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 2-1 BRENTFORD

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:52

Lewis-Potter strikes from the left at Ederson. He punches it and sparks somewhat cluster of motion within the Metropolis field. Regardless of dropping one in every of their talismans, that is admirable intent there. Metropolis simply survive a ensuing nook from the left with a clearance.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:52

It is not a nice finish to the primary half for Brentford. After dropping their early lead, they’ve now misplaced one in every of their ahead stars to damage. Wissa limps off and makes means for Kevin Schade.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:50

This appears to be like so much worse than first perceived for Wissa. The Congolese worldwide is down receiving medical consideration to his left ankle. He could have to get replaced after that considerably grizzly Kovacic problem. It appears to be like like a nasty twist.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:48

After a poor contact from a throw-in on the left, Kovacic is chasing Wissa. The striker neatly places his physique between ball and man because the Croatian lunges in. It is a determined one from behind, and the previous Chelsea and Actual Madrid man is the primary participant in Darren Bond’s e-book immediately.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:46

Brentford’s again 5 is rigidly perched on the sting of their very own field as Metropolis attempt to work the areas. It goes proper to Savinho, but his low cross is blocked. The nook on that aspect is available in and Grealish strikes a volley straight at Haaland it appears to be like like. That is a terrific block if he is in a Brentford shirt.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:42

Ederson appears to be like to provide Haaland once more, this time on the ground as he backs into Collins. The Norwegian performs it off to Savinho however cannot get the return ball in behind his marker. Hazard personified.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:42

Savinho receives the ball from Gundogan on the left aspect and cuts on to his left-foot to fireside a roller at Flekken’s aim. It is on-line, but a routine cease for the Dutchman. With somewhat extra energy, that might’ve been a high-quality addition to Metropolis’s eight first-half objectives up to now this season. That quantity is greater than every other workforce within the Premier League this time period.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:40

Virtually immediately, Metropolis look to get one other one as Grealish is performed in clear on the left. Nevertheless, he tries to sq. and Ajer sticks it over his personal bar. With the nook, it drops to Savinho on the sting of the field and Collins blocks. But, he is achieved so on the detriment of his crown jewels. Ouch.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:36

Help Ederson Santana de Moraes

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:34

With this efficiency up to now, Brentford are going in opposition to a key pattern of theirs. For the reason that begin of final season, the Bees have misplaced extra Premier League away video games (13) than any aspect presently within the competitors. They’ve additionally misplaced every of their final 5 away league video games in opposition to sides that completed the earlier season within the Premier League’s prime 4. Wanting good up to now…

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:34

Purpose Erling Braut Haaland

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:34

Norgaard takes a fast throw to Mbeumo and he crosses from the proper. It is excessive, however Pinnock is there once more and heads at Ederson’s aim earlier than the Brazilian suggestions over. The ensuing nook from the left involves nothing, but Brentford have gotten their footing once more inside this frenetic opening half an hour.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:32

Brentford finally construct out from the stress of their third and a counter leads to a nook on the proper. It is available in, Pinnock rises to beat Ederson – but Metropolis include the menace and clear.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:32

Lewis on the left performs it in-field to De Bruyne. He pulls off a fast ball roll feint to get away from Wissa, earlier than firing low and broad along with his left-foot. That was extraordinarily fast pondering there.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:30

The ball has simply been handed out by Metropolis and marks reprieve for Brentford. How rapidly this sport has modified… The Bees have been camped deep in their very own field simply now, because the Cityzens performed it from left to proper, searching for that slight opening much like their levelling aim. It is all about persistence it appears.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:28

Metropolis’s tails are up now. Brentford nonetheless attempt to play calm and regarded, possession-based soccer, but De Bruyne and co. press excessive. Flekken has simply been rushed because the Belgian practically tackled the Dutchman on his aim line! He simply survived there.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:26

Haaland has now scored in his final 4 video games within the competitors (eight objectives in complete), his longest streak since a run of six video games from third Might 2023 to 4th March 2023.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:22

Purpose Erling Braut Haaland

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:22

Metropolis pressure by one other nook on the proper aspect. Gundogan is brief for De Bruyne. He will get it again and scampers down the proper byline earlier than Flekken makes a low save. Nevertheless, it appears the Belgian maestro had simply strayed offside.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:20

The hosts look to have woken up a bit right here, and now De Bruyne has received one other nook. This time on the proper, Savinho takes nevertheless it’s punched. Within the subsequent part, De Bruyne fouls Mbeumo in over-eager trend. Reprieve for Brentford.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:18

Pep Guardiola was requested if he’d have his star man Erling Haaland obtainable for this one after the Norwegian striker suffered a bereavement this week, but Haaland is within the beginning line-up this afternoon. Guardiola makes 4 adjustments to the aspect that beat West Ham 3-1 final day out with Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva and Jeremy Doku all dropping to the bench. In come Kyle Walker, John Stones, Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan, making his first begin since rejoining the membership. Metropolis are with out Nathan Ake after he picked up an ankle damage on worldwide responsibility. Rodri has but to play for the champions this season, however after that includes in Spain’s 4-1 Nations League win over Switzerland final weekend, he might emerge from the bench immediately.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:18

Grealish dances down the left flank, but his dummies are well-read and the ball is put behind for a nook on the left. It is whipped in deep by De Bruyne and Gundogan can solely chase to no avail.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:16

Up to now, Brentford have actually stifled Metropolis, whereas pressuring their defence with a plethora of nice runs. Except Guardiola’s aspect get up, this one might add to a high-quality report for the Bees. They’ve prevented defeat of their final six matches when scoring first within the Premier League, funnily sufficient, since a 1-3 loss to Manchester Metropolis on fifth February 2024.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:14

Ederson is pressured right into a quick-fire save from a right-sided nook! Brentford curl within the set-piece and Collins is unmarked in the course of the penalty space to poke an effort on aim. He’s denied by a superb response save from the Brazilian low right down to his proper.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:14

Ederson simply needed to fly out of his space to slip the ball away from Wissa! Mbuemo obtained the ball up on the proper aspect earlier than discovering his strike associate in acres of house within the centre. Metropolis’s early defending right here has been near-comical up to now. The place was everybody?

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:12

Metropolis look to develop in confidence after this early scare. The ball is labored out to Savinho on the proper, but his cross is straight to Flekken.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:10

Brentford look assured in possession right here. Metropolis might want to adjsut rapidly or they may very well be in additional early hassle. The Bees will doubtless be buoyed by the truth that they’re the final away workforce to have received on the Etihad in any competitors. That victory got here again in November 2022 and, since that loss, Metropolis have received 38 video games and drawn seven at house.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:08

Properly, with that aim scored after simply 0:22, Wissa has notched the quickest aim within the Premier League up to now this season. That is his third of the marketing campaign too.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:04

Purpose Yoane Wissa Bileko

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:04

We’re underway right here in Manchester as Brentford come ahead.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:04

The gamers undergo their last preparations right here earlier than the centre circle sees a second of reflection and appreciation for Sven-Goran Eriksson. The Swedish managerial legend’s funeral passed off earlier within the week. Brentford look set to get us began right here.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

15:04

As we speak’s head official is Darren Bond. His workforce consists of assistants Adrian Holmes and Simon Lengthy and fourth official Ben Toner. Darren England and Harry Lennard are on VAR responsibility. The referee leads the gamers out and the Premier League anthem blares.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:46

Bees’ boss Thomas Frank makes two adjustments to his aspect that beat Southampton final day out. In come Sepp van den Berg and Keane Lewis-Potter whereas Kevin Schade drops to the bench and Mathias Jensen will not be concerned. Kristoffer Ajer’s foot downside has cleared up in time for this journey to Metropolis, but Joshua Dasilva, Rico Henry, Igor Thiago and Aaron Hickey stay on Brentford’s damage listing.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:46

BRENTFORD SUBSTITUTES: Hakon Rafn Valdimarsson, Ben Mee, Jayden Meghoma, Mads Roerslev, Ryan Trevitt, Yegor Yarmolyuk, Yunus Emre Konak, Fabio Carvalho, Kevin Schade.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:42

BRENTFORD (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Vitaly Janelt, Ethan Pinnock, Sepp van den Berg, Nathan Collins; Mikkel Damsgaard, Christian Norgaard, Kristoffer Ajer; Keane Lewis-Potter, Yoane Wissa, Bryan Mbeumo.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:42

Pep Guardiola was requested if he’d have his star man Erling Haaland obtainable for this one after the Norwegian striker suffered a bereavement this week, but Haaland is within the beginning line-up this afternoon. Guardiola makes 4 adjustments to the aspect that beat West Ham 3-1 final day out with Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Bernardo Silva and Jeremy Doku all dropping to the bench. In come Kyle Walker, John Stones, Savinho and Ilkay Gundogan, making his first begin since rejoining the membership. Metropolis are with out Nathan Ake after he picked up an ankle damage on worldwide responsibility. Rodri has but to play for the champions this season, however after that includes in Spain’s 4-1 Nations League win over Switzerland final weekend, he might emerge from the bench immediately.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:36

MANCHESTER CITY SUBSTITUTES: Stefan Ortega, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, James McAtee, Matheus Nunes, Rodri, Bernardo Silva, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:36

MANCHESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Rico Lewis, John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Kyle Walker; Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan; Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne, Savinho; Erling Haaland.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:36

Manchester Metropolis received their final Premier League match 3-1 at London Stadium in opposition to West Ham United, marking their third straight win. Brentford’s final league outing noticed them triumph 3-1 over Southampton at house, placing them in sixth place on six factors within the early-season desk. When the 2 sides final met in league motion, Metropolis emerged victorious 1-0 on the Etihad final time period with Erling Haaland scoring the lone aim for Metropolis within the 71st minute.

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

14:30

Hey everybody, welcome to this reside textual content protection of Manchester Metropolis v Brentford because the season sparks again into life after the worldwide break. This fixture sees two in-form sides meet. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester Metropolis are prime of the league, having received their first three Premier League video games this season and are, in fact, powered by their Norwegian talisman Erlinhg Haaland. Already, he has seven objectives this season (one of the best within the league), together with a pair of hat-tricks. As we speak Metropolis welcome Brentford to the Etihad. Thomas Frank’s aspect have had a comparatively vibrant begin too. They’ve received two and misplaced one – that match in opposition to Liverpool, the one aspect aside from Metropolis with a 100 per cent report this time period.

Confirmed lineups

14:08 , Karl Matchett

And for the guests, there’s a full debut at centre-back for brand spanking new signing Sepp van den Berg, who got here in from Liverpool this summer season. A uncommon begin for Mikkel Damsgaard, too.

BRE XI: Flekken, Ajer, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Collins, Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard, Wissa, Mbeumo

Confirmed lineups

14:06 , Karl Matchett

The groups are in and right here’s the Man Metropolis XI, with winger Savinho again to health and again within the aspect forward of Doku or Foden, who’re each subs.

MCI XI: Ederson, Walker, Stones, Akanji, Lewis, Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne, Savinho, Grealish, Haaland

Manchester Metropolis vs Brentford

13:00

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