Man City player ratings as Riyad Mahrez and Raheem Sterling make the difference vs Brentford
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Man City fans react to starting line-up vs Brentford as Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish benched
Pep Guardiola's side attention turns back to the Premier League with Brentford visiting the Etihad Stadium as Jack Grealish and Kyle Walker were benched for the clash.
King of possession football Pep Guardiola becomes set-piece specialist
Pep Guardiola is a byword for possession football, not set-pieces. He is intrinsically associated with slight midfielders passing the ball, rather than giant centre-backs heading the ball in from dead-ball situations.
What channel is Manchester City vs Brentford on? TV details and early injury news
Manchester City return to Premier League action this week as they welcome Thomas Frank's Brentford to the Etihad.
Man City have already shown they can respond to Pep Guardiola's bad moments challenge
Manchester City booked a place in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Saturday with a 4-1 win against Championship leaders Fulham, the sixth consecutive season that the Blues have reached that stage of the competition.
Ilkay Gundogan's timely reminder of his unique qualities gives Man City a contract headache
You never know quite what's coming next with Pep Guardiola.
Riyad Mahrez has handed Man City a new Premier League title advantage
Just when there's the slightest hint that Manchester City could be having a wobble, they get a crucial boost at just the right time. It might be enough to snuff out those faint hopes that neutrals have for a Premier League title race.
Cole Palmer shows exactly why Raheem Sterling needs to be Man City's next contract priority
While Manchester City only completed one signing during the January transfer window - and that's one more than they usually do during the mid-season window - Pep Guardiola and his team have been busy securing the futures of their current and future stars.