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On the 5th, despite conceding an early goal, Manchester City triumphed over Brentford 3-1, thanks to Foden's hat-trick, closing the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool to just two points with a game in hand.
Playing away, Manchester City unsurprisingly dominated possession. Within the first 15 minutes, Alvarez and Walker attempted long-range shots, but the focused home goalkeeper, Raya, kept the scoreline level. In the 21st minute, the Dutch goalkeeper's long kick found Mbeumo unmarked, who scored past Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.
The defending champions finally equalized just before halftime, with Foden scoring with a low shot. In the second half, Foden continued to shine, first heading in a brilliant pass from De Bruyne in the 53rd minute, then adding another goal in the 70th minute.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Foden after the match, stating that the versatile young Englishman has delivered his best performances of the season, capable of playing in multiple positions.
This victory means that Manchester City, with a game in hand, joins Arsenal on 49 points, just two points behind leaders Liverpool. |
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Post time 9-2-2024 06:10:11