Guardiola hits 250th Premier League win as City beat Brentford 1-0

Pep Guardiola registered his 250th Premier League victory as Manchester City edged Brentford 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, but the win was marred by a fresh injury concern for midfielder Rodri. Erling Haaland netted the only goal early on after a floated pass from Josko Gvardiol, and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a key save after the break to preserve the lead.

Haaland latched onto Gvardiol’s ball over the top in the ninth minute, shrugged off two defenders and fired low past the goalkeeper. City dominated large spells in the first half and created several chances they did not convert, while Brentford grew into the match in the second half and forced moments of anxiety for the visitors. Brentford forward Igor Thiago broke through late on but was denied by Donnarumma, whose intervention maintained City’s advantage.

The result moved City up to fifth in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Arsenal, and extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions. Guardiola hailed Haaland and Donnarumma as central to City’s resurgence. "I have an incredible striker and keeper," he said. He also celebrated the personal milestone, reaching 250...