Manchester City continued their impressive run of form with a composed 2-0 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium, sealing their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and recording a sixth straight win in all competitions. Pep Guardiola’s side once again showed their depth, control, and tournament experience as they moved a step closer to lifting the trophy for a ninth time.
Guardiola Rotates, City Stay Ruthless
With one eye on the busy Premier League schedule, Pep Guardiola made seven changes from the team that beat Crystal Palace 3-0 in the league. Despite the rotation, City never lost its rhythm.
Young winger Oscar Bobb was handed a rare start and almost made an early impact, cutting inside before firing straight at Brentford goalkeeper Hákon Valdimarsson. Unfortunately for the Norwegian youngster, his night ended early after picking up an injury, with Phil Foden introduced in his place.
Brentford nearly capitalised on City’s reshuffle when Kevin Schade broke through on goal, only for Abdukodir Khusanov to escape with a yellow card after halting the attack.
Cherki’s Stunner Breaks the Deadlock
City’s dominance finally paid off 13 minutes before half-time. Brentford failed to clear their lines from a corner, and the ball fell kindly to Rayan Cherki on the edge of the box. The French midfielder took one touch before unleashing a thunderous strike into the top corner, leaving Valdimarsson with no chance.
The goal highlighted Cherki’s growing influence this season, taking his tally to 11 goal involvements (4 goals, seven assists) across competitions.
Brentford Threaten, Savinho Seals It
Brentford showed brief signs of life early in the second half. Kristoffer Ajer and Michael Kayode both tested City goalkeeper James Trafford, while Valdimarsson produced a sharp save to deny Foden at the other end.
However, any hopes of a comeback were extinguished in the 67th minute. Savinho drove into the box from the left, and his effort deflected off Ajer, looping into the net. It was Savinho’s second goal of the season, with both strikes coming in the Carabao Cup.
From there, City managed the game expertly, seeing it out with minimal fuss.
What the Result Means
- Manchester City advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, keeping alive their bid for a ninth League Cup title.
- Brentford extend a worrying away run, now losing five consecutive away matches, and face pressure ahead of a crucial Premier League clash against Wolves.
For Kenyan football fans, City’s consistency mirrors what many punters value most — reliability, squad depth, and the ability to deliver even when rotated.
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Final Word:
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