Manchester City have won seven of their last ten meetings with Brentford, albeit the Bees did fight back from 2-0 down to earn a draw the last time the pair met in January, while also beating the Sky Blues home and away in 2022/23.
Brentford vs Manchester City preview
Will Manchester City's inconsistent form continue? On Wednesday night, two sublime Erling Braut Håland goals had the Sky Blues seemingly cruising to a 2-1 Champions League victory over Monaco. However, in the final minute of the 90 at Stade Louis II, Nico González was penalised for kicking Eric Dier in the face, penalty given by referee Jesús Gil Manzano, and, to the surprise of many, Dier himself stepped up and slotted home the equaliser. Having collected four points from two games, it is not a disaster, but this is yet another underwhelming result for Pep Guardiola's team.
Back in the Premier League, we are so accustomed to Man City putting together unstoppable, elongated winning streaks, but they're currently seventh, having yielded ten points from six matches. The Citizens did crush Burley 5-1 last weekend, Håland with another brace, but defeats to Spurs and Brighton earlier in the campaign have sounded the alarm bells, so this will be an interesting test.
Brentford meantime, having beaten one Manchester club last weekend, can they complete a quick-fire double? Eight days ago, the Bees became the latest side to enjoy a win over Man United, with in form Igor Thiago bagging an early brace and Caoimhín Kelleher crucially saving a Bruno Fernandes spot-kick, before Mathias Jensen's stoppage time strike went straight through Altay Bayındır.
Six Premier League matches into Keith Andrews' tenure in West London, it is hard to get a read on his team. Brentford have now beaten both Aston Villa and Man United at home, also holding Chelsea to a last-gasp 2-2 draw, but have lost all three away fixtures, most-recently smashed 3-1 by local rivals Fulham. Thankfully for the Bees, this headline Sunday afternoon fixture is taking place at the Gtech Community Stadium, so can the claim the major scalp of Man City?
Brentford vs Manchester City head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 21.
- Brentford Wins: 7. Draws: 2. Manchester City Wins: 12.
Brentford team news
Keith Andrews, in a Thomas Frank-esque move, switched to a back five for the visit of Chelsea last month, earning a 2-2 draw, likely to do the same here.
That night, Ethan Pinnock came into defence, but Kristoffer Ajer isn't a bad alternative, while Aaron Hickey got the nod at left-back against Man United, but Keane Lewis-Potter could be reinstated.
Jordan Henderson has been excellent in midfield since arriving from Ajax, while Kevin Schade's pace on the counter attack will be key to the Bees' chances, scoring the opener against Chelsea.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (5-4-1): Kelleher; Kayode, Pinnock, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter; Henderson, Yarmolyuk, Damsgaard, Schade; Thiago.
Brentford player to watch vs Manchester City
Igor Thiago's double last Saturday were his first two home games for the Bees, taking his tally to five for the campaign already, so will the Brazilian do damage to Manchester City?
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola travels to the capital without Abdukodir Khusanov, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush due to injury, making just three changes for the mid-week trip to the French Riviera, so will he look to freshen things up?
Rodri returned against Monaco, having sat out the mauling of Burnley as a precautionary measure, while the right-back position is very much up for grabs; John Stones started there on Wednesday, displacing Matheus Nunes, while Rico Lewis isn't a bad option either.
Mateo Kovačić has been an unused substitute for the last two matches, hoping to feature for the first time since May following achilles tendon surgery, while free-scoring Erling Braut Håland has 11 goals to his name already this season, but has never found the net at Brentford.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Brentford: (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Nunes, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Rodri, Reijnders, Foden, Silva, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Brentford
Phil Foden netted twice against Brentford in January, but has only scored eight times since then, three coming at the Club World Cup and one in the Carabao Cup against Huddersfield. Thus, the Englishman has bagged only eight Premier League goals across his last 32 apperances in the competition, but could he be the difference maker in West London?
Brentford vs Manchester City prediction
This should be an entertaining affair on Sunday afternoon, but we are backing Manchester City to, just about, have too much quality for Brentford, albeit it'll be close: Brentford 1-2 Manchester City.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Brentford vs Manchester City in the Premier League?
Brentford vs Manchester City takes place on Sunday 5 October 2025, with kick off at 16:30 (BST), 11:30 (EDT) & 8:30 (PDT).