Man City Faces Haaland Frustrations and Guardiola Lessons After Missed Opportunity

Manchester: City had a tough time at Brentford. Matheus Nunes had a chance to score but fumbled it. It was a moment for him to shine, especially with Kyle Walker absent. Instead, the opportunity slipped away, and City’s season isn’t going as planned.

They went into this match without their captain, who’s looking for a move, and they’re already eyeing new players for January. A Liverpool win was more beneficial for them than a Nottingham Forest victory, showing how crucial the top four is right now.

City had a two-goal lead but let it slip away in the last ten minutes, which felt like a loss. Their finishing has been off lately. Savinho missed a chance, and Haaland couldn’t convert a close header.

Interestingly, City seemed to prefer counter-attacking rather than controlling the game, which is unusual for them. Brentford is a tough opponent, and they know how to exploit weaknesses.

Despite the struggles, there were signs of improvement. They honored club legend Tony Book before the match and played with more heart. They managed to contain Brentford’s threats and even scored a beautiful goal, with Foden volleying home a perfect cross from De Bruyne.

But Brentford wasn’t done yet. They quickly responded with a strong attack, and even when City scored again, they kept the pressure on.

In the closing minutes, City’s past issues resurfaced. A defensive mistake allowed Brentford to score, and it was a nail-biting finish. Ake saved the day with a crucial clearance, but the players looked dejected at the end.

Haaland tried to lift spirits with some encouragement, while Guardiola took the chance to coach his players. City showed promise, but they still need to find their winning form.