Match Report and Player Ratings: Brentford 2-2 Manchester City (Premier League)
English Premier League - Brentford VS Manchester City
Match Time:15-01-2025 03:30 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Manchester City were held to a 2-2 draw by Brentford having led by two goals in an end-to-end game in west London on Tuesday night.
A goal-fest was expected at the Brentford Community Stadium and so it proved, but it was a first half of nip and tuck as neither team fully hit their stride.
City hit the front when Phil Foden scored two very different types of goals in the second half, but Yoanne Wissa pulled one back then Christian Norgaard equalised in injury time to snatch a deserved share of the points for the Bees.
Brentford applied the early pressure as Wissa only narrowly missed connecting with strike partner Bryan Mbeumo’s cross, then the latter forced Stefan Ortega into his first save with a scuffed effort and the former put another shot just wide after a counter-attack.
Player Ratings
Starting XI
Stefan Ortega – 6.5
Would have expected to be busy at a stadium famed for its goals, and nearly produced a miraculous save on Norgaard’s equaliser. Impressed with his playing out from the back.
Manuel Akanji – 6
The first time in a while we’ve seen him looking to step forward into midfield with the ball. Struggled a little more in one-on-one duels.
Nathan Ake – 8
Has looked to ease his way back into fitness in recent weeks but Brentford gave him no hope of taking things easy here. Ake responded defiantly, putting everything on the line and only slightly stumbling on Brentford’s goal.
Josko Gvardiol – 7
Got forward plenty but couldn’t really provide the touches of attacking difference we know he can. Was more impressive at the back, particularly with a cracking block on Wissa.
Matheus Nunes – 7
His second outing at right-back and he looks comfortable enough there already. Needs a bit more aggression in his defending but is a good candidate to invert from wide.
Mateo Kovacic – 6.5
Picked the short straw as the lone holding midfielder on a night of chaos in the middle. Coped admirably in possession, but work still needs done for him to emulate Rodri in protecting the City backline.
Bernardo Silva – 6
Put his heart and soul into it as always, slotting into different positions to aid the team. He isn’t a natural defender though and missed his header in the build-up to Brentford’s goal.
Kevin de Bruyne – 8.5 (MOTM)
Made a compelling case to anyone doubting his continued brilliance. Ran the show for City and finally saw one of his creations finished by Foden.
Phil Foden – 8.5
Played more of a facilitating role for much of the match, but showed his true talent with a marvellous one-touch finish and his nose for goal to snaffle a second on the rebound.
Erling Haaland – 6.5
A game of contrasting headed fortunes for the big man; did his best hold-up play with some intelligent flicks, but missed the best of his handful of chances with his bonce.
Savinho – 8
Looks such a threat right now. Came into his own in the second half, turning Brentford inside out and playing a part in both goals.
Substitutes
Ilkay Gundogan – 6
Couldn’t really get a grip in the midfield.
James McAtee – 6
Popped up in the box but couldn’t convert.
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