Preview

Manchester City have made a traditionally strong start to the season, winning three of their last three games. Pep Guardiola's side have been showing consistent results at the start of the season, with Erling Haaland continuing to impress with his goalscoring form, having scored hat-tricks in his last two games. The big news for the team is the return of Rodri, who missed several games due to injury but has already played for the Spanish national team. His return, despite rumours of a possible move to Real Madrid, strengthens the central midfield of the Citizens.

While Brentford caused City problems last season, the current form of the Citizens leaves no doubt that they are serious about continuing their winning streak. It is especially worth noting that City have successfully dealt with opponents in Rodri's absence, which reduces the dependence on the key midfielder.

Brentford, under the management of Thomas Frank, have made a good start to the season, despite the defeat to Liverpool. The team has had success against more equal opponents - Crystal Palace and Southampton, and Brian Mbemo and Yohan Wissa have demonstrated their effectiveness, scoring several goals between them. The departure of leader Ivan Toney, who finally agreed to move to Al-Ahly, and the injury of newcomer Igor Thiago have not weakened the "bees" much. However, the upcoming match with the current champion will be a serious test for Brentford.