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 LIVE: Premier League updates

• Manchester City: Ederson; Cancelo, Dias, Stones, Laporte; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Foden, Sterling
• Brentford: Raya; Ajer, Jansson, Pinnock; Roerslev, Norgaard, Onyeka, Jensen, Henry; Canos, Ghoddos

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Offside, Brentford. Kristoffer Ajer tries a through ball, but Sergi Canós is caught offside.

9 February 2022 19:56

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Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

9 February 2022 19:55

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Attempt missed. Phil Foden (Manchester City) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.

9 February 2022 19:50

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Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) wins a free kick on the left wing.

9 February 2022 19:49

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Offside, Manchester City. Riyad Mahrez tries a through ball, but Phil Foden is caught offside.

9 February 2022 19:49

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First Half begins.

9 February 2022 19:46

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

9 February 2022 18:45

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9 February 2022 17:45