Match report
Brentford Stuns Manchester City with a 1-0 Victory in Premier League Clash
Brentford
1–0
FT
Manchester City
May 28, 2023
Brentford stunned reigning champions Manchester City with an impressive 1-0 triumph at Griffin Park. Despite facing one of the best teams in Europe, Brentford's determined defense and clinical finishing proved crucial in securing all three points. The match's decisive moment came when Ethan Pinnock scored from a Boubacar Mbeumo assist in the 85th minute.
Key Facts
- • Brentford Defeats Manchester City 1-0 in Premier League Match on May 28, 2023.
- • Ethan Pinnock Scores the Winning Goal at Minute 85.
- • Y. Wissa and M. Damsgaard Receive Yellow Cards for Brentford.
- • Brentford Made Multiple Substitutions Including K. Schade and S. Ghoddos.
Lineups
Brentford
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 David Raya (G)
- 2 A. Hickey (D)
- 13 M. Jørgensen (D)
- 5 E. Pinnock (D)
- 16 B. Mee (D)
- 3 R. Henry (D)
- 24 M. Damsgaard (M)
- 27 V. Janelt (M)
- 15 F. Onyeka (M)
- 19 B. Mbeumo (F)
- 11 Y. Wissa (F)
Substitutes
- 10 J. Dasilva
- 9 K. Schade
- 26 S. Baptiste
- 14 S. Ghoddos
- 30 M. Rasmussen
- 22 T. Strakosha
- 33 F. Stevens
- 20 K. Ajer
- 35 R. Trevitt
Manchester City
Formation: 3-2-4-1
Starting XI
- 31 Ederson (G)
- 2 K. Walker (D)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 6 N. Aké (D)
- 82 R. Lewis (M)
- 4 K. Phillips (M)
- 26 R. Mahrez (F)
- 80 C. Palmer (M)
- 47 P. Foden (M)
- 21 Sergio Gómez (F)
- 19 J. Álvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 62 S. Charles
- 8 İ. Gündoğan
- 5 J. Stones
- 96 B. Knight
- 16 Rodri
- 93 A. Robertson
- 20 Bernardo Silva
- 9 E. Haaland
- 18 S. Ortega
Timeline
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55' Brentford Card · Yellow CardY. WissaArgument
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63' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Aké · On: S. Charles -
65' Brentford Card · Yellow CardM. DamsgaardFoul
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70' Brentford subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Hickey · On: J. Dasilva -
70' Brentford subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Damsgaard · On: K. Schade -
77' Brentford Card · Yellow CardV. JaneltFoul
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81' Brentford subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Onyeka · On: S. Baptiste -
84' Brentford Card · Yellow CardM. JørgensenFoul
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85' Brentford Goal · Normal GoalEthan Pinnock · Assist: B. Mbeumo -
89' Brentford subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Mbeumo · On: S. Ghoddos -
89' Brentford subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Wissa · On: M. Roerslev Rasmussen
Match Stats
| Stat | Brentford | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 8 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 90% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corners | 3 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 323 | 635 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 8 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 3 |
| xG | 1.27 | 1.92 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 6 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Accurate Passes | 256 | 570 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 11 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point of the game came when Ethan Pinnock scored the winning goal from a Boubacar Mbeumo assist in the 85th minute, giving Brentford the lead.
- ▸ Brentford's strong defensive efforts kept Manchester City at bay throughout the match, leading to several yellow cards for Brentford players but also maintaining their lead.