"Manchester City can put themselves firmly in the title race this afternoon with a win at Brentford. City started the day in eighth, just six points adrift of new leaders Arsenal. It won't be easy at the Gtech Community Stadium, however, as their crosstown rivals United found out last weekend, the Bees cruising to a 3-1 win. But with Erling Haaland fit and firing this season, they stand a good chance of catching up on some points after Liverpool's loss to Chelsea."
"Brentford Team News The hosts look to be taking on a five-at-the-back shape as they look to contain City. Nathan Collins, Sepp Van Den Berg and Kris Ajer will be looking to contain Haaland, while Mikkel Damsgaard will be given the freedom in midfield. Kevin Schade is joined by Igor Thiago in the frontline. Brentford: Kelleher, Hickey, Van Den Berg, Collins, Ajer, Kayode, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Damsgaard, Schade, Thiago Man City Team News Pep Guardiola has made a few changes for the trip to the capital."
Manchester City can move into the Premier League title race with a win at Brentford after starting the day in eighth, six points behind Arsenal. Brentford beat Manchester United 3-1 last weekend and will deploy a five-at-the-back shape to contain Erling Haaland. Brentford rely on Nathan Collins, Sepp Van Den Berg and Kris Ajer in defence, with Mikkel Damsgaard given midfield freedom and Kevin Schade alongside Igor Thiago up front. Pep Guardiola makes changes for City, starting Nico O'Reilly, Oscar Bobb and Savinho, with Haaland leading the line and Phil Foden supporting him.
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