If Manchester City are to stay in the hunt for a fifth Premier League title in six seasons, today’s clash at the Etihad is a must-win.Â
The Sky Blues were forced to settle for a frustrating 3–3 draw against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium last weekend, a result that handed the advantage back to Arsenal in the title race.
It could have been worse for City, who looked set for defeat after trailing 3–2 deep into stoppage time. However, Jeremy Doku struck in the 97th minute to rescue a point that could yet prove crucial in the run-in.
It doesn’t get any easier for Pep Guardiola’s side today, as they come up against a tricky Brentford outfit.Â
Jeremy Doku to score first is 11/1 – as Man City host Brentford in a crucial Premier League clash
The Bees arrive on the back of an impressive display last time out, with three different goalscorers helping the west London club secure a convincing 3–0 win over relegation-threatened West Ham.Â
That said, they aren’t tipped to come away with anything today, with the visitors priced as 6/1.
By contrast, City are strong favourites at 1/3 to record their 22nd win of the season, while a draw is available at 9/2.
The Sky Blues have already beaten Brentford twice this campaign, first edging a 1–0 win in the reverse fixture back in October, before securing a 2–0 victory in the Carabao Cup quarter-final in December.
Alongside the standard match odds, Sky Bet are offering four Price Boosts for this highly anticipated clash.
They include Kevin Schade to commit 2+ fouls at 1/1, Igor Thiago to have 2+ shots on target at 9/4, Erling Haaland to score 2+ goals at 3/1, and Doku to score first at 11/1.
Schade has committed the second most fouls for Brentford this season. He also committed two fouls and was booked in the reverse fixture.
Additionally, Haaland scored two goals the last time City faced Brentford at home, while Doku scored both the first and last goal in Man City’s aforementioned 3-3 draw with Everton.
- All odds are correct at the time of publicationÂ
