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Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Brentford, keeping their perfect Premier League record intact. Despite an early shock when Yoane Wissa scored after just 23 seconds following a mix-up between John Stones and Ederson, City quickly regained control.
Haaland leveled the score with a composed finish after Kevin de Bruyne was tackled inside the Brentford box. The Norwegian, playing despite a personal tragedy in midweek, struck again before halftime, muscling past Ethan Pinnock to reach Ederson’s long ball and slot home.
Haaland, tantalizingly close to a third consecutive hat-trick, saw his efforts denied by Brentford keeper Mark Flekken and the post, but his two goals were enough to secure the win. His Premier League tally now stands at nine goals in six matches, further cementing his importance to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Despite the early lead and multiple chances, Brentford couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities, with Ederson making crucial saves to deny Wissa, Nathan Collins, and Keane Lewis-Potter. Manager Thomas Frank expressed disappointment but pride in his team’s effort.
City’s win sets them up for a busy week, with a Champions League rematch against Inter Milan on the horizon, but Haaland’s performance remained the focus after a challenging personal week.
