Manchester City will hope to lay down a challenge to Premier League leaders Arsenal as they face Brentford in their final match before the World Cup today.
Erling Haaland is pushing to start after overcoming injury, but even his remarkable goal return has not prevented the Gunners from setting the pace at the top of the table, where City could return for a few hours at least with a win here.
Arsenal face Wolves in the final game on Saturday but the day begins at the Etihad as City welcome Thomas Frank & Co. Will there be a title twist before the season resumes in late December?
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s game.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester City vs Brentford is scheduled for a 12.30pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
The Etihad Stadium in Manchester will host the match.
Where to watch Man City vs Brentford
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on BT Sport, with coverage beginning at 11.30am.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will also be able to watch the action online via the BT Sport website or app.
Man City vs Brentford lineups and team news
Man City XI: Ederson, Stones, Akanji, Laporte, Joao Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Haaland, Foden.
Subs: Dias, Phillips, Grealish, Ortega, Alvarez, Gomez, Mahrez, Palmer, Lewis.
Brentford XI: Raya, Jorgensen, Mee, Pinnock, Roerslev, Onyeka, Janelt, Jensen, Henry, Mbeumo, Toney.
Subs: Norgaard, Canos, Dasilva, Wissa, Ghoddos, Lewis-Potter, Crama, Cox, Yarmolyuk.
Man City vs Brentford prediction
City should have no trouble seeing off Brentford, much like in both encounters last season. Brentford are struggling to keep clean sheets, and there’s no tougher place to go than the Etihad.
Man City to win, 3-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Man City wins: 9
Draws: 1
Brentford wins: 5
Man City vs Brentford match odds
Man City: 1/8
Draw: 17/2
Brentford: 19/1
