City stay alive in race after Brentford win

Erling Haaland has revealed that competing for trophies is a constant mindset at Manchester City as the Premier League battle with Arsenal intensifies.

Following a stalemate at Everton, City understood that defeating Brentford was essential to keep meaningful pressure on the league leaders. Keith Andrews’ team caused problems early on, preventing the home side from finding rhythm during the opening period.

Doku sparks breakthrough before City seal convincing win

The deadlock was finally broken just after the interval when Jérémy Doku found the net with a bending strike, calming any nerves inside the stadium and shifting momentum decisively.

Haaland then doubled the advantage with 15 minutes left, reacting smartly in a crowded area to score, before Omar Marmoush added a late third to complete a 3-0 triumph.

Haaland insists City must stay in the moment

Despite the victory, City’s hopes still depend on Arsenal dropping points in the closing weeks. Haaland explained that his focus remains entirely on recovery and the next challenge rather than looking ahead.

He said his only concern after the match was regaining energy, then preparing for the following fixture in the same way. According to the striker, representing Manchester City means thinking about championships every day.

Arsenal were set to face West Ham United next, while City’s game in hand would come on Wednesday against Crystal Palace at the Etihad.

Haaland also reflected positively on both the result and his own scoring return, describing the season as uneven but satisfactory. He noted that his role is to contribute goals, and with 26 so far, he considers his output acceptable.