Match report
Manchester City Defeats Brentford 2-0 in League Cup
Manchester City
2–0
FT
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
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16' Manchester City Card · Yellow CardA. KhusanovFoul
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19' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Bobb · On: P. Foden -
32' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalR. Cherki -
65' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: N. O'Reilly · On: J. Gvardiol -
66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Cherki · On: Bernardo Silva -
66' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4Off: Nico · On: M. Nunes -
67' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalSavinho · Assist: T. Reijnders -
75' Brentford subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Kayode · On: A. Hickey -
76' Brentford subst · Substitution 2Off: R. Henry · On: K. Lewis-Potter -
81' Brentford subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Jensen · On: R. Donovan -
82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5Off: Unknown player · On: C. Gray -
86' Manchester City Card · Yellow CardM. NunesFoul
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88' Brentford subst · Substitution 4Off: Y. Yarmolyuk · On: Yunus Konak -
88' Brentford subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.