🔗 Share this article Brentford Take On Manchester City in Top-Flight Clash Match Buildup Manchester City Manager Guardiola remarked on his squad's initial campaign performances: “The improvement can be improved, reading the rival's moves, spaces to attack, the sense we are building, the rhythm and speed which is impressive and our offense more fluid with greater consistency, we can do certain plays that we can do better, and I love that.” Opposing Manager Recognition The Bees head coach Andrews reflected on Pep Guardiola's impact: “He is arguably the top coach over the past decade and a half; the way he's coached the sport, the way he's changed how the sport is viewed and performed at different clubs and in different countries.” Confirmed Lineups Brentford Starting XI: The Keeper, Collins, Center-Back, Ajer, Kayode, Damsgaard, Midfield, Midfield, Hickey, Schade, Striker Substitutes: Carvalho, Henry, Janelt, Jensen, Forward, Midfield, Ouattara, Defender, Valdimarsson City Starting XI: Goalkeeper, Defender, Center-Back, Defender, Fullback, Rodri, Savinho, Midfield, Attacker, Forward, Haaland Bench: Aké, Cherki, Winger, Forward, Midfielder, Midfield, Playmaker, Stones, Trafford Preamble Greetings to live updates of this Premier League game between The Bees and City at their home ground. This showdown showcases the clash of the center-forwards. For the home side stands Igor Thiago. Before Semenyo's heroics against their London rivals, the Brazilian had been among the top scorers in the Premier League with four goals in six matches. He’s remarkably efficient with a strong conversion percentage, shown by his initial strike against Manchester United illustrated. For the visitors features Erling Haaland. Haaland has stood out as City's key player this season. He’s scored 17 goals in 10 matches for club and country and is once again displaying his trademark prowess. He has yet to score at the Gtech previously so he will be eager to score his first. A win for Brentford would make it back-to-back successes against United and City. For Guardiola, this match offers an opportunity to record number 250 English league win as Manchester City head coach. Victory would establish him as the most rapid tactician to accomplish this record with one Premier League club. The start is at 4:30pm.