Brentford vs Manchester City Preview: The Bees Struggle to Halt City's Winning Streak as Haaland Shines

At 23:30 on October 5th Beijing time, the 7th round of the Premier League features Brentford playing at home against Manchester City.

Key highlights for Brentford vs Manchester City include:

First:Team situationsAfter 6 rounds of the Premier League, Brentford holds 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses with 7 points, ranking 14th; Manchester City has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses with 10 points, ranking 8th. In the last Premier League match, Brentford defeated Manchester United 3-1 at home, earning their first win in 4 rounds; Manchester City won 5-1 against Burnley at home and drew 2-2 away at Monaco in the Champions League midweek, remaining unbeaten in their last 6 games across all competitions with 4 wins and 2 draws.

Second:The Bees face difficulty stopping City's winning run, with Haaland in great formBrentford's strength this season is limited; despite the home advantage, they are unlikely to stop Manchester City's winning streak. Haaland, Doku, and Foden have all been performing well recently, especially Haaland who is in excellent scoring form. Guardiola's tactics this season emphasize clear acceleration, moving away from obsession with possession; crossing and long-ball attacks have increased, marking a change and progress for City. In summary, this match favors a Manchester City away victory over Brentford!

In their last 6 meetings, Brentford has 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses, slightly trailing behind.

Injury and suspension updates: Brentford hasNielsen and Carvalho; Manchester City hasShelkey, Et-Nouri, Khusnanov, and Marmoush.