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Match Info

Manchester City booked their place in the semi-finals of the English Football League Cup with a 2-0 home win over Brentford on December 18, 2025. A controlled performance at the Etihad Stadium saw Pep Guardiola's side overcome a stubborn Brentford challenge. City dominated possession from the outset but found it difficult to break down a well-organized Brentford defense in the first half. The deadlock was broken just after the hour mark with a moment of individual magic from a City forward. The home side then added a second goal late on to secure the result, with Brentford rarely threatening an upset. The match was a testament to City's patience and technical ability against a team set up to frustrate them. This victory continued City's pursuit of multiple trophies this season. Guardiola acknowledged the difficulty of the match, while the Brentford manager felt his team's game plan was effective for long periods. City's lineup included key players returning from injury.

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The Manchester City vs Brentford fixture is part of the EFL Cup during the 2025-2026 season. Follow live scores, EFL Cup fixtures, match statistics, EFL Cup standings and EFL Cup match results for Manchester City vs Brentford on TigerScores365.

Match Date: Dec 17, 2025

Competition: EFL Cup

Country: England

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