Manchester City host Brentford as the Premier League resumes following the international break.
City are top of the table and looking in great shape after three successive victories.
Pep Guardiola’s men beat Chelsea 2-0 on the opening weekend, before recording a 4-1 win over Ipswich and a 3-1 win at West Ham.
And star striker Erling Haaland has been at his imperious best with seven goals including two hat-tricks already this season.
Brentford are going well themselves though, brushing off Ivan Toney’s departure with two wins from their first three games.
The Bees beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to get their campaign off to a strong start, then lost 2-0 at Liverpool but bounced back with a 3-1 win over Southampton.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester City vs Brentford will kick off at 3pm BST on Saturday 14 September, 2024.
The game will be played at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Brentford
TV channel: The match will not be broadcast live in the UK.
Man City vs Brentford team news
Manchester City look set to be without Nathan Ake for the visit of Brentford after he picked up a muscle injury during the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Germany on Tuesday night.
Phil Foden and Savinho could be available after withdrawing from international duty due to illness and injury, while Rodri is set to return.
The midfielder hasn’t featured for City yet this season but started Spain’s 4-1 Nations League win over Switzerland on Sunday.
Oscar Bobb has no return date after suffering a broken leg in pre-season.
Brentford have a number of injuries going into their clash with City, although Kristoffer Ajer could return from a foot problem.
Joshua Dasilva, Rico Henry, Igor Thiago and Aaron Hickey all remain sidelined.
Man City vs Brentford prediction
City will be too strong at home despite Brentford’s good form.
Home win, 3-1.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Man City wins: 11
Draws: 1
Arsenal wins: 7
Man City vs Brentford latest odds
Man City to win: 1/9
Draw: 5/1
Brentford to win: 12/1
