Manchester City faced a disappointing setback on Tuesday as they played to a 2-2 draw against Brentford despite leading 2-0 with just minutes left in the match. After a frustrating first hour, Phil Foden turned the tide for City with two goals, scoring in the 67th and 78th minutes. Kevin De Bruyne provided the assist for the first goal with a pinpoint cross, while Foden capitalized on a rebound from Savinho’s shot to seemingly secure the win for the visitors.
However, Brentford had other plans. The home team made an impressive comeback when Yoane Wissa scored in the 82nd minute, followed by Christian Norgaard’s dramatic equalizer in stoppage time, sending the Gtech Community Stadium into a frenzy.
This draw leaves Manchester City with just one win in their last seven Premier League away matches, highlighting a troubling trend this season. Pep Guardiola pointed to the absences of key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Ruben Dias as contributing factors to the late collapse, particularly as both Brentford goals came from crosses that the City defense failed to adequately handle.
With this result, City remains in 6th place in the Premier League table with 35 points, two points behind Chelsea who occupy the 4th spot. The team’s away form has been a concern, illustrating a pattern where they have struggled to maintain leads on the road. Furthermore, they have only held a lead in three away matches since November.
Looking ahead, Brentford will face Liverpool on Sunday, while Manchester City will look to regroup and take on Ipswich Town on the same day. Despite the setback, City’s offensive capabilities, as highlighted by Foden’s performance, offer some hope for improvement as they aim to reclaim their place in the top four.
In conclusion, this match serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of football, where a lead can disappear in an instant. However, with their talent, Manchester City has the potential to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.