Manchester City will face Brentford today, September 14, 2024, in the Premier League at the Etihad Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 PM BST. This matchup will see City continuing their defense of the Premier League title after securing three consecutive wins. They recently defeated West Ham 3-1 before the international break and are aiming to maintain their perfect start.
Star striker Erling Haaland has been in outstanding form, netting seven goals, including two hat-tricks this season, although his participation is uncertain due to personal reasons following the loss of a close friend.
Brentford, on the other hand, have started the season strong despite the departure of Ivan Toney. They secured two wins from their opening three matches, including a 3-1 victory over Southampton.
**Team News:**
- **Man City Starting XI:** Ederson; Walker, Stones, Akanji, Lewis; Gundogan, Kovacic, De Bruyne; Grealish, Savinho, Haaland
- **Brentford Starting XI:** Flekken; Ajer, Van den Berg, Pinnock, Collins; Lewis-Potter, Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard; Wissa, Mbeumo
**Prediction:** Man City are expected to be too strong for Brentford at home, with a predicted scoreline of 3-1 in favor of the hosts.
**Head-to-Head Record:**
- Man City wins: 11
- Draws: 1
- Brentford wins: 7
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3:00 PM blackout rule but will be featured in *Match of the Day* highlights later on BBC One at 10:30 PM.
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