Victory against Manchester United last time out was a welcome result for Brentford, who had earned just four points from their first five games. Despite a somewhat disappointing start to the campaign, Brentford had not yet lost at home this season. Under Thomas Frank, Brentford were often a problem team for Pep Guardiola and were the only side to do the double over City in the Treble-winning campaign two years ago.
Victory against Manchester United last time out was a welcome result for Brentford, who had earned just four points from their first five games.
Despite a somewhat disappointing start to the campaign, Brentford had not yet lost at home this season.
Under Thomas Frank, Brentford were often a problem team for Pep Guardiola and were the only side to do the double over City in the Treble-winning campaign two years ago.
New Bees boss Keith Andrews, in his first managerial role, opted for a back five on Sunday with Kristoffer Ajer coming in for Dango Ouattara - and it left them starved of opportunities in the first 45 minutes.
For the first time in their 159 Premier League games, Brentford failed to record a single touch in their opponent's penalty area in the first half.
The game opened up more after the break, with Michael Kayode heading over the bar while Brentford limited City to just one shot in a flat but scrappy second half.
The hosts' best chance came when Igor Thiago, who has scored five goals this season, found himself one on one with Gianluigi Donnarumma but the Italian keeper saved well.
Defeat leaves Brentford 16th in the table with two wins from seven matches.
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