Manchester City has secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Brentford in a Premier League match, with Erling Haaland scoring the decisive goal in the 9th minute. The win moves City to within three points of league leaders Arsenal and marks their fifth consecutive unbeaten game.
Haaland's 18th goal of the season, which has now extended his scoring streak to nine games, was enough to seal the win for City. The Norwegian striker's performance was a highlight of the match, as he bulldozed past Sepp van den Berg to blast in the opener. Caoimhin Kelleher made a stunning stop from Tijjani Reijnders, while Phil Foden missed a string of chances for City.
Brentford, on the other hand, failed to manage a touch in the City box in the first half and struggled to create scoring opportunities. The Bees' best chance came when Igor Thiago squandered their best opportunity, allowing Gianluigi Donnarumma to close him down in a one-on-one situation.
The injury worry for City came when Rodri pulled up clutching his right thigh on 20 minutes and was forced off the field. However, the midfielder later played down the severity of the problem, stating that he felt "a little bit" in his hamstring but hoped to be fit for the next game.
City's victory marked a significant milestone for manager Pep Guardiola, who has now reached 250 wins in the Premier League, faster than any other manager in the competition's history. The team's performance was a testament to their growing strength, and they will look to build on this win as they head into the international break.
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