Thomas Frank called Brentford’s Premier League double over Manchester City a "fairytale" achievement for the club. The Bees emerged victorious at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, with Ethan Pinnock scoring a late winner.
Pep Guardiola - with one eye on next weekend’s FA Cup final - fielded a weakened side but Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez all started in the capital.
Three points on Sunday means Brentford are the only team to complete a league double over treble-chasing City. In the final game before the World Cup break, Frank's side stunned City at the Etihad by winning 2-1, leading many to predict the league was Arsenal’s for the taking. ALSO READ: City player ratings vs Brentford as Lewis impresses again Guardiola and his side rallied to clinch a third straight Premier League title but still came unstuck against Brentford on the final day.
Speaking post-match, Bees boss Frank highlighted the significance of their achievement. “That’s a nice fairytale (beating City twice),” he said. “I think it’s a very good narrative for us, of course.