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Man City vs Brentford: The Premier League match between Man City and Brentford is On February 21 at 1:15 am Nepal Time, Read the Match Preview.

In a thrilling encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City fell short of securing a much-needed victory against Chelsea, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Erling Haaland, the usually clinical striker, expressed his disappointment in a post-match interview, acknowledging the team’s failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

The first half saw Chelsea take the lead just before the break, with Raheem Sterling showcasing his scoring prowess. However, City responded with determination, as a deflected Rodri shot found the back of the net, leveling the scoreline. Despite relentless pressure, the Citizens couldn’t convert their dominance into a victory, marking their first game without a win since December.

The draw has significant implications for City in the Premier League title race, as they now find themselves in third place, trailing behind Liverpool with a four-point gap. While a win could have propelled them to the second spot, Arsenal currently holds that position.

Although Saturday’s result was frustrating for City, they extended their unbeaten home run in the Premier League to 23 matches and maintained their Etihad scoring streak at 45 games. However, the memory of their last Premier League home defeat, inflicted by Brentford, lingers in the minds of the Sky Blue faithful.

Manchester to face Brentford

Looking ahead, City faces a challenging task against Brentford, who, despite sitting in 14th place, have shown resilience by scoring in their last eight top-flight fixtures. Brentford’s recent form, marked by an eighth defeat in their last 10 Premier League matches, puts them at risk of being dragged into the relegation battle.

The Etihad treatment room is filling up, with Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol expected to remain sidelined for a couple more weeks. However, Bernardo Silva and Sergio Gomez passed late fitness tests and may play a crucial role in the upcoming fixtures.

On the other side, Brentford’s injury concerns continue, with Ethan Pinnock ruled out until after the March international break. Despite welcoming back Frank Onyeka and Yoane Wissa from Africa Cup of Nations duty, manager Thomas Frank has several key players, including Rico Henry and Josh Dasilva, sidelined with injuries.

As the two teams clash midweek, Manchester City will be eager to bounce back from their draw with Chelsea and regain momentum in the Premier League title race. With limited recovery time, both sides face a challenging contest, but City remains the favorite to secure a victory, potentially mirroring their previous 3-1 triumph at the Gtech Community Stadium.

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