Manchester City saw their hopes of climbing the Premier League table dashed in dramatic fashion as Brentford mounted a stunning late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Phil Foden looked set to be the hero for Pep Guardiola’s side once again, reprising his brilliance from last season’s clash at the same venue. The England international struck twice in the second half, showcasing his precision and flair to give City a comfortable 2-0 lead. The visitors seemed poised for a third consecutive league victory, but Brentford had other ideas.
Thomas Frank’s men, renowned for their never-say-die attitude, clawed their way back into the contest. Yoane Wissa ignited the comeback in the 82nd minute, capitalizing on a lapse in City’s defense to halve the deficit. With that goal, Wissa broke the record and became the player with the most number of goals for Brentford in the EPL (37 goals).
In the second minute of stoppage time, Christian Norgaard delivered the decisive blow. Rising to meet Keane Lewis-Potter’s perfectly placed cross, Norgaard’s header found the back of the net, sending the home fans into raptures.
The result leaves Manchester City sixth in the table, missing the chance to leapfrog their rivals ahead of Newcastle United’s midweek fixture. For Brentford, the draw moves them up to 10th, further solidifying their reputation as one of the most competitive sides in the league.
