Match report

Manchester City Defeats Brentford 2-0 in League Cup

Manchester City
Manchester City
2–0
FT
Brentford
Brentford
Dec 17, 2025

In a determined display of skill and precision, Manchester City defeated Brentford 2-0 to advance further in the League Cup. The match was highlighted by early substitutions and two crucial goals from R. Cherki and Savinho that secured victory for Manchester City.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City won 2-0 against Brentford.
  • • R. Cherki scored the first goal in the 32nd minute.
  • • Savinho added a second goal in the 67th minute.
  • • A. Khusanov received a yellow card for Manchester City at the 16th minute.
  • • M. Nunes also received a yellow card at the 86th minute.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Trafford (G)
  • 82 R. Lewis (D)
  • 45 A. Khusanov (D)
  • 6 N. Ake (D)
  • 33 N. O'Reilly (D)
  • 4 T. Reijnders (M)
  • 14 Nico (M)
  • 52 O. Bobb (M)
  • 10 R. Cherki (M)
  • 26 Savinho (M)
  • 63 D. Mukasa (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 G. Donnarumma
  • 3 R. Dias
  • 9 E. Haaland
  • 20 B. Silva
  • 24 J. Gvardiol
  • 27 M. Nunes
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 59 C. Gray
  • 91 S. Mfuni

Brentford

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 H. R. Valdimarsson (G)
  • 33 M. Kayode (D)
  • 20 K. Ajer (D)
  • 4 S. van den Berg (D)
  • 22 N. Collins (D)
  • 3 R. Henry (D)
  • 18 Y. Yarmolyuk (M)
  • 27 V. Janelt (M)
  • 8 M. Jensen (M)
  • 24 M. Damsgaard (F)
  • 7 K. Schade (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Kelleher
  • 2 A. Hickey
  • 5 E. Pinnock
  • 23 K. Lewis-Potter
  • 25 M. Peart-Harris
  • 26 Y. E. Konak
  • 39 Gustavo Nunes
  • 43 B. Arthur
  • 45 R. Donovan

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    16' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Khusanov

    Foul

  2. Manchester City
    19' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Bobb · On: P. Foden
  3. Manchester City
    32' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Cherki
  4. Manchester City
    65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. O'Reilly · On: J. Gvardiol
  5. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Cherki · On: Bernardo Silva
  6. Manchester City
    66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nico · On: M. Nunes
  7. Manchester City
    67' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Savinho · Assist: T. Reijnders
  8. Brentford
    75' Brentford subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Kayode · On: A. Hickey
  9. Brentford
    76' Brentford subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Henry · On: K. Lewis-Potter
  10. Brentford
    81' Brentford subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Jensen · On: R. Donovan
  11. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Unknown player · On: C. Gray
  12. Manchester City
    86' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    M. Nunes

    Foul

  13. Brentford
    88' Brentford subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: Yunus Konak
  14. Brentford
    88' Brentford subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Schade · On: Gustavo Nunes

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Brentford
Fouls 8 5
Pass Accuracy 90% 84%
Offsides 0 7
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 3
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 631 413
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 0.90 0.18
Shots off Target 5 0
Possession 60% 40%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 565 345
Shots Inside Box 6 1
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by R. Cherki in the 32nd minute provided Manchester City with a much-needed boost and set the tone for the rest of the match.
  • ▸ Savinho's second goal in the 67th minute solidified Manchester City’s lead, effectively ending any hopes Brentford had of making a comeback.