At 4 a.m. Beijing time on February 6, 2024, the 23rd round of the Premier League ushered in a key battle. Manchester City travels to Brentford. After 90 minutes of fierce battle, Manchester City won 3-1 against Brentford thanks to Foden's hat-trick, making it nine wins in a row in all competitions.
City attacked from the start, but Brentford goalkeeper Flecken put the home side in the lead. In first-half stoppage time, Foden seized the opportunity to equalise and lay the groundwork for Manchester City's **.
In the second half, Kevin De Bruyne's assist put Foden ahead with a header. Haaland then played the ball and Foden added another to complete his hat-trick. Although Brentford had chances to pull one back, City's defensive performance was solid and they kept the win until the end.
After this campaign, Manchester City are just two points clear of Liverpool at the top of the table with one game in hand. The victory further cemented City's position in the Premier League, showcasing their strength and competitiveness. Foden's hat-trick was a pivotal turning point in the game, and his performance was impressive.
It is worth mentioning that despite Brentford's excellent performance in the first half, Manchester City gradually took the initiative in the second half through precise passing and efficient attack. Kevin De Bruyne's assist and Phil Foden's goal both showed City's strength in attack.
Hundreds of spectators