Manchester City appears to be out of the Premier League title race, trailing Liverpool by 12 points and having played one extra match. Nevertheless, they are experiencing a slight revival, which they aim to build upon in their upcoming clash against Brentford.
Fans of Liverpool and neutrals alike may be watching closely, hoping Pep Guardiola’s squad, historically dominant in the league, might miss out on Champions League qualification by season’s end. Meanwhile, Manchester City supporters are eyeing the inconsistent performances of teams above them, pondering how a strong second half of the season could impact their standings.
Brentford arrives with aspirations of its own, looking to rebound from an unfortunate FA Cup defeat to Plymouth and hoping that a victory tonight could bring them within four points of City.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. in the UK (11:30 a.m. Pacific Time and 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time) at the GTech Community Stadium, known for its high-scoring games this season. Liverpool will begin their own match at 8:00 p.m., allowing Reds fans to catch the first half of the City game before switching over.
Manchester City won the previous encounter 2-1 thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland back in September. This time, the match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2 as part of a midweek Premier League action series, allowing viewers to choose from multiple matches. In the US, the game will be available on Peacock.
Highlight packages will be shared on the teams’ respective YouTube channels shortly after the final whistle, along with a special midweek edition of Match of the Day in the UK featuring highlights from all matches.
In terms of team news, City has faced significant injury issues this season, notably feeling the absence of Rodri, with other players like Ruben Dias and John Stones also sidelined. Brentford has its own injury challenges, missing several key players, which has allowed former Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg more playing opportunities.
Despite the injury challenges, both teams hold hopes for a successful match and a strong finish to the season, underscoring the competitive spirit of the Premier League. Fans can look forward to an exciting encounter.