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Published on 2024-02-19 15:25:18
Manchester City will have the chance to close the gap to Liverpool at the top of the Premier League table when they face Brentford at the Etihad on Tuesday. The elongated Gameweek 25 of the 2023/24 Premier League campaign continues into the midweek, with Manchester City and Brentford catching up to the rest of the league when they go head to head at the Etihad.
Manchester City started the 2023/24 season poorly by their high standards, but they have picked up form in the last few months, with their most recent defeat coming in early December. However, their 11-match winning run ended this past weekend with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea. On the other hand, Brentford find themselves in a perilous position, with a 4-1 loss to Liverpool this past weekend. The reverse fixture saw Manchester City come from a goal down to beat Brentford 3-1.
Concerning team news and tactics, Manchester City will be without the services of two first-team players, Josko Gvardiol and Jack Grealish. Guardiola is expected to make a few rotations with Ederson Moraes likely to retain his spot in goal. The backline should see one change, with Rico Lewis replacing Kyle Walker as the right-back. The midfield unit is expected to feature Rodri, Bernardo Silva, and Kevin De Bruyne, with Julian Alvarez playing behind Erling Haaland, and Phil Foden in the final third.
As for Brentford, the manager Thomas Frank does not have any new injury concerns and will be without five first-team players. They are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation with Mark Flekken in goal. The central defensive unit should feature Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, and Ben Mee, while Keane Lewis-Potter and Sergio Reguilon should be the two wing-backs. In the midfield, Mathias Jensen, Christian Norgaard, and Vitaly Janelt will play, with Ivan Toney and Yoane Wissa as the two strikers.
In terms of key stats, Manchester City has won six of their eight home games against Brentford in all competitions. Brentford’s tally of seven losses in 11 Premier League away games this term equals their total from the entirety of last season.
Erling Haaland is the player to watch, as he will be eager to put his scoring boots on and regain his form against a vulnerable Brentford defense.
The prediction for the match is Manchester City 3-1 Brentford, with Manchester City expected to return to winning ways and keep the pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal.
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