City went into the game on the back of a superb run of form, with Pep Guardiola’s side have won our last eight games in all competitions.
And with a fully fit squad at the manager’s disposal, it meant that there was a real sense of momentum building around the reigning champions.
However, it promised to be another tough assignment against a Bees side who recorded the league double over City last term.
All the more so, given Brentford were boosted by the recent return to action of striker Ivan Toney who had scored in his first two games after completing an eight-month suspension for a betting infringement.
It promised to be another intriguing and hard fought clash – but how would it all play out this time around?
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