Erling Haaland put any doubts about his scoring ability to rest by scoring Manchester City's lone goal in a 1-0 triumph over Brentford, propelling them into second place in the Premier League standings, just one point behind leaders Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola's side, undefeated in their last 10 league games and now level in matches played with title contenders Liverpool and Arsenal, sit on 56 points, narrowly ahead of Arsenal by one point. Brentford, meanwhile, find themselves five points clear of the relegation zone in 14th position.
Haaland, who had shown signs of frustration three days earlier by pushing a camera after missing a career-high nine shots in a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, showcased his resurgence by increasing his league goal tally to 17.
The Norwegian sensation broke the deadlock in the 71st minute, racing onto a superb through ball from Julian Alvarez before calmly slotting it past a slipping Kristoffer Ajer and goalkeeper Mark Flekken. Haaland has now scored against every Premier League opponent he has encountered, with Luton Town yet to face him.
Match Highlights
- Manchester City narrowly secured a 1-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League courtesy of Erling Haaland's goal.
- City moved within a point of leaders Liverpool and edged ahead of Arsenal in the three-way title race.
- Report: Erling Haaland completes his scoring set to help Manchester City avoid a potential slip-up.
- Full-Time: Manchester City 1-0 Brentford.
- 79’: Disallowed Goal! Haaland's second goal is ruled out as Walker is narrowly offside (MCI 1-0 BRE).
- 71’: Goal! Haaland calmly finishes to finally break the deadlock after being clean through on goal (MCI 1-0 BRE).
- 37’: Cleared Off the Line! Ben Mee brilliantly clears off the line from Bobb's shot (MCI 0-0 BRE).
- 35’: Chance! Silva heads wide from six yards out (MCI 0-0 BRE).
Final Result
- Manchester City FC 1 - 0 Brentford FC
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