Manchester City 1-2 Brentford: Ivan Toney sends message after England snubbed with reinforcement in shock win
van Toney responded to England’s World Cup exclusion by scoring twice in Brentford’s win over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium as the champions lost ground in the Premier title race League.
Ivan Toney responded to England’s World Cup exclusion by scoring twice in Brentford’s win over Manchester City at the Etihad.
The striker made the most of a brilliant Brentford start, breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute when Ben Mee came back through the box and Toney sent a looping header over Ederson and into the net.
City shouted loudly for a penalty disallowed for a handball before equalizing on the stroke of half when Kevin De Bruyne’s corner kicked in and Phil Foden netted a superb half-volley for his eighth league goal of the season.
City piled up chances to score in the second half but Toney fired home to complete a stoppage time counterattack and secure a stunning win for Brentford.
Losing ground: Manchester City could be five points behind Arsenal when Premier League resumes
/ Getty ImagesCity remained second in the table with 32 points, two behind leaders Arsenal who face Wolverhampton Wanderers later on Saturday. Brentford are 10th with 19 points.
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