Manchester City kept their Premier League title hopes alive with a commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s side endured a frustrating first half and struggled to break down Brentford’s resistance before Belgian winger Jeremy Doku produced another moment of brilliance to open the scoring just after the hour mark.
Doku curled home a stunning effort after reacting quickly to a rebound, continuing his impressive run of form with his fourth goal in three matches.
Erling Haaland doubled City’s advantage in the 75th minute, scoring from close range to register his 26th Premier League goal of the season and calm nerves inside the Etihad.
Substitute Omar Marmoush then sealed the emphatic win deep into stoppage time with a composed finish that further boosted City’s goal difference.
The result moves Manchester City to within two points of league leaders Arsenal, piling pressure on Mikel Arteta’s side ahead of their crucial clash against West Ham.
Despite Monday’s damaging draw at Everton, Guardiola’s men remain firmly in the title race and still hold a game in hand over Arsenal as the battle for the Premier League crown intensifies.
