Ignored for England’s group for Qatar, Ivan Toney scored twice for underdogs Brentford in a shock win in opposition to Manchester City
Ignored for England’s group for Qatar, Ivan Toney scored twice for underdogs Brentford in a shock win in opposition to Manchester City
Brentford striker Ivan Toney struck twice to provide his aspect a shock 2-1 victory at champions Manchester City on Saturday of their ultimate Premier League recreation earlier than the World Cup break.
Toney, overlooked of England’s squad for Qatar, made essentially the most of a vibrant begin by Brentford, breaking the impasse within the sixteenth minute when Ben Mee headed again throughout the field and Toney despatched a looping header over Ederson and into the online.
City had a robust shout for a penalty turned down for a handball earlier than they equalised on the stroke of halftime when Kevin De Bruyne’s nook was flicked on and Phil Foden drilled house an outstanding half-volley for his eighth league objective of the season.
There was a prolonged stoppage simply after the break when Aymeric Laporte, who has been named in Spain’s World Cup squad, acquired therapy after an inadvertent elbow from Ethan Pinnock opened a gash on his brow.
Foden went near including a second within the 71st minute, twisting and sending one other half-volley fizzing goalwards, however this time it flew over the bar.
City racked up 29 goalscoring alternatives however solely managed six on track as Brentford’s defence suffocated their assault and restricted striker Erling Haaland – the one City starter not headed to Qatar – to a few half-chances.
That set the stage for Toney’s winner as Brentford broke ahead deep into second-half stoppage time, and the 26-year-old made no mistake as he fired house to safe a shocking victory.
“Obviously (being left out of the England squad was), a disappointment but I know I’m capable of and I won’t let it put me down, I’ll just keep going and keep doing well for Brentford,” Toney informed BT Sport.
“The motivation is the boys in the dressing room, and the fans as you can see. When we work hard, this is what we can do.”
City stayed second within the desk on 32 factors, two behind leaders Arsenal who play Wolverhampton Wanderers in a while Saturday. Brentford are tenth on 19 factors.
“”The greatest group received, we struggled from the start and we could not take care of their lengthy balls. Usually you press the ball to win it, however this was completely different. They defended so deep and so nicely,” City coach Pep Guardiola told the BBC.
“We have accomplished exceptionally within the Champions League and nicely within the Premier League. We’ll come again and put together for the second half of the season now,” he added.
Source: www.thehindu.com
