
Manchester City secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brentford, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal. The win helped City close the gap with Liverpool at the top of the Premier League to just one point.
Haaland, who had faced criticism for his recent goal drought, responded emphatically by finding the back of the net against Brentford. Despite missing chances in previous matches, the Norwegian striker showcased his quality with his 22nd goal of the season.