Brentford vs Manchester City: Can the Bees Stop City’s Winning Run?

Match Details

• Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM (UK)
• Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, London

Manchester City travel to West London to face Brentford in a Premier League clash that promises goals and drama. City arrive in fine form after a 5–1 thrashing of Burnley, while Brentford are buzzing with confidence following their 3–1 victory over Manchester United.

Team News

Brentford

• Out: Gustavo Nunes (hamstring), Paris Maghoma (hamstring).

Manchester City

• Out: Rayan Aït-Nouri (ankle), Abdukodir Khusanov (ankle), Ryan Cherki (thigh).

Predicted Lineups

Brentford
Kelleher; Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Hickey; Henderson, Yarmolyuk; Ouattara, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago

Manchester City
Donnarumma; Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Rodri; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland

Head-to-Head

• Total Meetings: 21
• Manchester City Wins: 12
• Brentford Wins: 7
• Draws: 2

City have historically held the edge in this fixture, but Brentford’s ability to trouble top sides at home means the contest shouldn’t be underestimated.

Match Outlook

Manchester City will be expected to dominate possession and create chances, especially with Erling Haaland leading the line and Phil Foden in form. Brentford, however, will look to use their physicality and direct attacking play to unsettle Pep Guardiola’s side, much like they did against United last week.

Prediction

⚽ Brentford 1–2 Manchester City
or
⚽ Brentford 2–3 Manchester City

City remain favorites, but Brentford’s recent momentum suggests they won’t go down without a fight. .