Victories against Manchester United and Burnley in the Premier League, as well as against Napoli and Huddersfield in Europe and the Carabao Cup respectively, have restored belief in the champions’ rhythm and intensity. However, their most recent outings — a 2-2 draw against Arsenal and another 2-2 draw away to AS Monaco — have highlighted the need for greater control in closing matches.Meanwhile, Brentford, under Keith Andrews, come into this clash in high spirits after dismantling Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United 3-1 at home, a result that will surely have caught Guardiola’s attention ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Match Details
- Fixture: Brentford vs Manchester City (Premier League)
- Venue: Gtech Community Stadium, West London
- Date: Sunday, 5 October 2025
- Kick-off Time: 16:30 (UK)
- Referee: Darren England
Team News
Brentford
Keith Andrews has received a few timely boosts ahead of this weekend’s clash. Fabio Carvalho has returned to training following a minor knee issue and is in contention to face City. Reiss Nelson is also back after illness, while Gustavo Nunes could be named in the squad after returning to first-team training for the first time since pre-season.
Paris Maghoma continues to regain match fitness through sessions with Brentford’s B team but is unlikely to feature in this fixture.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola’s squad remains largely unchanged from their 2-2 draw in Monaco. Abdukodir Khusanov, Rayan Aït-Nouri, and Omar Marmoush are still sidelined through injuries. Rayan Cherki continues his recovery from a hamstring problem but has resumed full training and could return to the matchday squad if deemed fit enough.
Pep Guardiola: Key Quotes
On squad fitness: “We’ll train this afternoon but it looks good. Everybody finished [vs AS Monaco] without a problem. Yeah, fine.”
On Brentford under Keith Andrews: “Quite similar, little details but quite similar to Thomas Frank. They’re doing really well so it’s a tough place to go. At the same time, I’m looking forward to the last game before the international break.”
On progress since the September break: “A lot. And the most happy thing is that the margins have improved – I love that feeling! I had a feeling before that we can do better and it is a feeling I like to have as a manager.”
Head to Head
Brentford and Manchester City have met 21 times across all competitions. City have won 12 of those meetings, drawn 2, and lost 7. The Citizens have scored 40 goals while conceding 24.
Their last meeting came at the Gtech Community Stadium, where City surrendered a two-goal lead — courtesy of Phil Foden — to draw 2-2 after second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and Christian Nørgaard.
Match Statistics
- Since completing a Premier League double over City in 2022/23, Brentford are winless in their last four (D1, L3).
- City have only lost once in their last four league visits to Brentford (W2, D1).
- Brentford have won four of their last six home league games (D1, L1), scoring twice or more in five of those.
- City have spent 55.3% of their Premier League game time in winning positions this season — more than any other side.
- Despite long spells in control, City have failed to win their last two away league games (D1, L1).
How To Watch
United Kingdom: The match will be shown live on Sky Sports, with regional radio commentary available on BBC Radio Manchester.
United States: Fans can catch the game on fuboTV and the NBC Sports Network.
Global viewers can find detailed listings on the Premier League’s official website.
FAQ
1. When is Brentford vs Manchester City?
The game will be played on Sunday, 5 October 2025, with kick-off at 16:30 (UK).
2. Who is injured for Manchester City?
Khusanov, Aït-Nouri, and Marmoush remain unavailable. Rayan Cherki could return depending on his fitness levels.
3. Where is the match taking place?
The fixture will be held at the Gtech Community Stadium in West London.
4. Which TV channel is showing the game?
Sky Sports will broadcast the match live in the UK, while fans in the USA can watch via fuboTV or NBC Sports.
5. What was the result last time they met?
The last encounter ended in a 2-2 draw, with Phil Foden scoring twice before Brentford rallied in the second half.
Conclusion
Manchester City head into the Brentford clash in solid form and with confidence restored following a mixed start to the season. Pep Guardiola’s men remain unbeaten since September and will be eager to secure a win before the international break. However, Brentford’s strong home record and recent victory over Manchester United underline the challenge awaiting the champions in West London.
With Erling Haaland in prolific form and Phil Foden rediscovering his best rhythm, City will look to dominate early and avoid the lapses that cost them in Monaco. A win would maintain momentum and strengthen their Premier League title defence heading into the next phase of the campaign.
