Manchester City vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Brentford in the Premier League today.
Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.
European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.
Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.
It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.
We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:
Manchester City vs Brentford
Substitution, Brentford. Josh Dasilva replaces Sergi Canós.
Manchester City vs Brentford
Attempt saved. Frank Onyeka (Brentford) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Mads Roerslev with a cross.
Manchester City vs Brentford
Attempt saved. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Phil Foden.
Manchester City vs Brentford
Attempt saved. João Cancelo (Manchester City) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved.
Manchester City vs Brentford
Offside, Brentford. Rico Henry tries a through ball, but Sergi Canós is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brentford
Offside, Brentford. Saman Ghoddos tries a through ball, but Sergi Canós is caught offside.
Manchester City vs Brentford
Attempt missed. João Cancelo (Manchester City) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Phil Foden following a corner.
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