"Manchester City kept their slender Premier League title hopes alive as Jeremy Doku inspired a 3-0 win against Brentford. Pep Guardiola's side struggled to prise open Brentford for almost an hour at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. But Doku's latest dazzling strike broke the deadlock before Erling Haaland bagged his 26th league goal this season. Omar Marmoush wrapped up an essential City victory in stoppage time. City closed to two points behind leaders Arsenal, putting pressure back on Mikel Arteta's team to win at third-bottom West Ham on Sunday."
"City will have a game in hand on Arsenal after this weekend, but the Gunners are guaranteed to clinch the title for the first time in 22 years if they win their remaining matches against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace. Guardiola's men host Palace on Wednesday before turning their attention to the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16. Foreshadowing his match-winning contribution, City winger Doku forced an early save from Caoimhin Kelleher."
"Foreshadowing his match-winning contribution, City winger Doku forced an early save from Caoimhin Kelleher. But Gianluigi Donnarumma almost gifted Brentford a goal when Michael Kayode's long throw was scrambled off the line after the City keeper made a hash of his attempt to catch the ball. Donnarumma's lackadaisical effort was in keeping with City's laboured attempts to take control. Haaland wastefully headed high and wide when Doku's cross picked out the striker just six yards from goal."
"When Haaland met Doku's cutback with a close-range blast, Kelleher repelled it before Nathan Ake failed to convert the rebound to groans from City's frustrated fans. Bernardo Silva escaped with a booking after the City midfielder lashed out at Nathan Collins. City were equally lethargic at the start of the second half,"
Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium to keep their Premier League title hopes alive. City struggled to break down Brentford for nearly an hour, with chances repeatedly failing to convert. Jeremy Doku’s strike broke the deadlock, and Erling Haaland added his 26th league goal after Doku’s earlier impact. Omar Marmoush scored in stoppage time to seal the win. The result left City two points behind Arsenal, with Arsenal still able to clinch the title by winning remaining matches. City have a game in hand and next face Crystal Palace before the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
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