After a dramatic 3-3 draw against Everton earlier in the week, Pep Guardiola\u2019s team responded with a dominant second half. This victory put pressure back on Arsenal before their match with West Ham United.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City had to work hard for the first goal despite controlling much of the game. Jeremy Doku stood out and nearly scored within two minutes, forcing goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher into a sharp low save before sending in a cross that Erling Haaland headed wide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Haaland kept threatening in the first half, first sending another header straight at Kelleher before a goal-bound shot was bravely blocked by Kristoffer Ajer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The deadlock broke on the hour mark when Doku cut in from the wing and curled a superb finish into the far corner. It was strikingly similar to the late equalizer he scored against Everton earlier in the week.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City's nerves eased further with 15 minutes left when Haaland scrambled in a goal from close range, doubling the lead. Substitute Omar Marmoush sealed the win with a late third goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite the score, Brentford created problems for City at times. Gianluigi Donnarumma had to act after misjudging a long throw from Michael Kayode, with City scrambling to clear the ball off the line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
City's nerves eased further with 15 minutes left when Haaland scrambled in a goal from close range, doubling the lead. Substitute Omar Marmoush sealed the win with a late third goal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, City\u2019s defense held strong, preserving a clean sheet and securing a crucial win that keeps Guardiola\u2019s team firmly in the race for another league title, while Brentford remains eighth in the standings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n