Manchester City Miss Out on Victory in 2-2 Draw with Brentford
Brentford halted Manchester City’s momentum, denying them a third consecutive victory in the English Premier League with a late 2-2 draw on Tuesday. The match, part of the 21st round of the Premier League, saw both teams battle hard, with Manchester City’s goals coming from Phil Foden, while Yoann Wissa and Christian Norgaard responded for Brentford.
Foden’s Double Not Enough as City Miss Out on Victory
Phil Foden gave Manchester City the lead twice, scoring in the 66th and 78th minutes. However, Brentford fought back with two goals in the final stages. Yoann Wissa scored in the 82nd minute, and in stoppage time, Christian Norgaard delivered the equalizer, making sure City missed out on the win.
City’s Struggles and Brentford’s Resilience
Manchester City dominated possession, but Brentford’s defensive resilience and quick counter-attacks caused problems. The visitors raised their total to 35 points, remaining in sixth place, while Brentford secured a valuable point, moving up to 28 points in tenth.
First Half: Close Chances, No Goals
The match began with both teams having close calls. Brentford’s Wissa had an early chance but missed wide. City’s Gvardiol had a weak shot saved, while Brentford’s Flecken kept his team in the game with crucial saves against Mbeumo and Haaland.
Second Half: Foden Shines, But City Miss Out on Victory
The second half saw Manchester City take control, with Foden finally breaking the deadlock after a brilliant cross from De Bruyne. Foden’s second goal appeared to seal the victory for City, but Brentford wasn’t finished. Wissa scored a quick reply, and Norgaard’s powerful header in stoppage time sealed the draw for the home side.
Key Moments: Brentford’s Late Push
Despite their chances, City failed to finish Brentford off. Foden’s quick follow-up and a dramatic save from Flecken initially kept the scoreline in City’s favour. However, Brentford’s persistence paid off in the dying moments with two dramatic goals to level the game.
Final Thoughts
While Manchester City extended their unbeaten run, they will feel disappointed with not securing all three points. The 2-2 draw means City missed out on victory and remain in a competitive fight for the top spots in the Premier League.
