Live updates as Brentford host Liverpool today, Saturday January 18, 2025, at the Gtech Community Stadium in London, UK.
Seconds after the Bees saw what they thought was their opening goal wiped away, Kevin De Bruyne whipped in a cross to Phil Foden, who found the back of the net from just a few yards out. The England international doubled City's lead in the 78th minute.
After stealing a point against Manchester City midweek, Brentford set their sights on Liverpool. Can the Bees pile on to the Reds' recent frustrations?
Although, as often happens, Brentford were able to take the majority of their shots in the 'danger zone', with 14 of Brentford's 18 efforts coming from inside the penalty area. That's more than City, who only managed 13, with Pep Guardiola's side resorting to six efforts outside the box.
Arne Slot's Liverpool side head to Brentford on Saturday as they look to get back onto winning form following a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday.
Goal! Brentford 2, Manchester City 2. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) header from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Keane Lewis-Potter with a cross. Attempt missed. James McAtee (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close,
And, as if a timely reminder, the Blues were caught on the counter as Bryan Mbeumo drove forward, played in Wissa and as he was about to pull the trigger, Josko Gvardiol slid in to produce a heroic block and keep the scores level.
Darwin Núñez scored twice in stoppage time to consign Brentford to a 2-0 defeat to Premier League leaders Liverpool. The Bees defended doggedly during an entertaining encounter at Gtech Community
With that the 28-year-old former Lorient standout has overtaken former Brentford ace Ivan Toney to become the club's all-time top scorer in the Premier League while hitting his 11
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Damsgaard has, himself, admitted that he lost “power and speed" early in his Brentford career due to a form of arthritis, but his displays this season have showcased an impressive physicality that is perhaps best illustrated by his strong defensive stats.