Manchester City vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

LIVE – Updated at 20:49

Follow live coverage as Manchester City face Brentford in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Second Half begins Manchester City 1, Brentford 0.

First Half ends, Manchester City 1, Brentford 0.

João Cancelo (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Ederson (Manchester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt missed. Rico Henry (Brentford) left footed shot from the left side of the box.

Attempt missed. Frank Onyeka (Brentford) right footed shot from outside the box.

Goal! Manchester City 1, Brentford 0. Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot.

Penalty Manchester City. Raheem Sterling draws a foul in the penalty area.

Attempt saved. Frank Onyeka (Brentford)