Manchester City is looking to avoid more point difference with the top two teams, by winning against Brentford FC, who needs more wins. Coming into this game, both Man City and Brentford are needing wins, as they both aiming for wins. Man City is currently at the third of the league table, as they have 46 points across their names. However, Man City remains hopeful of their chances to defend their title, so they need to earn as many wins. On the other hand, Brentford is at the 15th of the league table with 22 points across their names. Brentford is looking to avoid drop in the league table, which is why they need to win here. The meeting between these two teams is on February 6, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Manchester City
Man City’s second-half surge continues as they secured eight wins in a row against Burnley. The match marked the reigning Premier League and European champions’ eighth victory in a row and their fourth Premier League maximum in a row. The defeat also marked a fourth Premier League maximum for the holders, who remain in second place between Liverpool and Arsenal. Man City have just one clean sheet in their last 11 Premier League matches. Fortunately, City has now scored at least two goals in each of their last six top-flight contests and has not lost in 11 Monday night battles with Burnley, winning nine of them. However, Brentford’s sting proved too potent for City to overcome last season, as they won 2-1 at the Etihad and 1-0 in West London. Guardiola has yet to suffer three-straight losses against the same opponent in his managerial career.
Man City coach Guardiola expects all his players to be available for Monday’s trip to London, as Manuel Akanji recovers from a knee injury. He faces selection dilemmas in the final third between Alvarez and Erling Haaland, with Kyle Walker and Ruben Dias potentially freshening up the backline. Matheus Nunes retains his spot in the middle.
Brentford FC
Brentford’s match against Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was a mix of emotions, with Neal Maupay mimicking James Maddison’s dart-throwing celebration. However, Brentford’s efforts were inconsequential, with Destiny Udogie, Richarlison, and Brennan Johnson making the Frenchman’s effort inconsequential. Moreover, the comical feud between Maddison and Maupay, which quickly spilled over to social media, made more headlines than the engrossing action on the field. For Thomas Frank and his Red and White team, the defeat to Spurs was a harsh reality check after their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on January 20. However, the Bees are still in 15th place in the table, with a three-point gap to the drop zone. An abysmal spell of winter form has seen the Bees prevail in just one of their last nine fixtures across all tournaments, and Frank’s men have not recorded a clean sheet in any competition since overcoming Chelsea at the end of October.
Brentford’s Sergio Reguilon will strengthen their defensive line after being unable to face his parent club. Full-backs Aaron Hickey and Rico Henry are in medical care. Attacking duo Bryan Mbeumo and Kevin Schade are missing. Maupay and Toney will feature in the Brentford attack, with the former scoring in all fixtures.
Prediction:
Manchester City (1.5)
Odds: -0.95
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