Pep Guardiola don enter history books again as him reach 250 Premier League wins faster than any other manager, after Manchester City beat Brentford 1-0 for Gtech Community Stadium.
City no even waste time. After just nine minutes, Erling Haaland score him 12th goal of the season from a sweet assist from Josko Gvardiol. The Norwegian striker bully Brentford defence, twist pass Nathan Collins, and blast am low into net.
Even though City get other clear chances to add more goals before halftime, dem no finish the job. The first half still spoil small as Rodri pull hamstring again — another injury wahala for the Spanish midfielder.
Second half no too open as City calm down to protect lead, but Haaland early strike carry dem pass line. The win push Guardiola men go 5th for table, three points behind leaders Arsenal. Brentford still dey struggle for 16th position, just three points above relegation zone.
Match Highlights
9th Minute – Erling Haaland Goal (Brentford 0-1 Man City)
Finally! Haaland don break him Brentford jinx. Gvardiol send long pass from back, Haaland use power and speed beat two defenders before smash the ball low enter net. Pure striker finish!
Man of the Match – Erling Haaland
Na easy choice. Haaland deliver again with sharp finishing and constant wahala for Brentford defence. The guy don now score for 22 of the 23 stadiums wey he don play inside Premier League — mad record.
Still, small shoutout to Ruben Dias for back line composure. The Portuguese defender keep things steady when City dey under pressure second half.
Match Stats
Possession: Brentford 30% – 70% Man City
Shots: Brentford 6 – 10 Man City
Shots on Target: Brentford 1 – 4 Man City
Corners: Brentford 3 – 2 Man City
Fouls: Brentford 10 – 6 Man City
TPB Verdict
This one no go enter Premier League classic list, but history go still remember am. Guardiola don reach 250 league wins after just 349 matches — faster than anybody. The old record belong to Arsène Wenger (423 games).
Like Wenger get Henry that time, Guardiola now get Haaland — the real-life cheat code wey no dey ever tire. Even when City no dey play too sharp, Haaland still find way to settle the matter.
Brentford still deserve small respect for holding City down second half, but once again, difference dey clear — when you get Haaland, you always get chance.
What Next?
After international break, Man City go welcome Everton for Etihad on October 18, before dem travel go Spain to face Villarreal for Champions League.
Brentford on the other hand go try bounce back when dem meet West Ham United for London derby on October 20.
