The Bees Challenge City in Premier League Clash
Live Updates
City Head Coach Guardiola stated on the team's initial campaign performances:
“The improvement can be better, understanding the rival's moves, spaces to attack, the sense we are building, the rhythm and speed which is excellent and attack more seamless with greater consistency, we can execute some movements that can be improved, and I value that.”
Opposing Manager Praise
The Bees manager Andrews discussed Guardiola's legacy:
“He has likely been the finest tactician in recent times; his approach to managing the game, how he has transformed how the sport is viewed and played at different clubs and internationally.”
Confirmed Lineups
The Bees Lineup:
- The Keeper, Collins, Center-Back, Backline, Fullback, Midfielder, Henderson, Yarmoliuk, Hickey, Schade, Striker
Bench: Attacker, Defender, Janelt, Playmaker, Forward, Midfield, Ouattara, Pinnock, Goalkeeper
City Team:
- Donnarumma, Defender, Center-Back, Gvardiol, Fullback, Midfielder, Midfield, Midfield, Attacker, Forward, Haaland
Reserves: Defender, Cherki, Doku, González, Kovačić, Midfield, Silva, Defender, Goalkeeper
Preamble
Welcome to live updates of this English league match between The Bees and City at their home ground. Today’s match is the battle of the center-forwards.
On Brentford's side stands Igor Thiago. Before Antoine Semenyo's heroics against Fulham, Thiago had been tied for second in goals in the league with a quartet of strikes in six games. He’s remarkably efficient with a strong conversion percentage, demonstrated by his opener against United illustrated.
In the blue corner is Haaland. The forward has been City's key player this season. He has netted 17 strikes in 10 games for City and Norway and continues displaying his trademark prowess. He’s never scored at Brentford's home before though so he aims to break his duck.
A win for Keith Andrew’s side would make it back to back wins against the two Manchester teams. For Pep Guardiola, this fixture presents a possibility to record his 250th Premier League victory as City head coach. A win would see him become the most rapid tactician to achieve such a feat with one club in the division.
Kick off is at half past four.
