Rodri injured amid City’s ongoing campaign
Insight into the match
Manchester City visited the Gtech Stadium for a crucial showdown with Brentford on Sunday, October 5. This fixture marked the seventh round of the 2025/26 Premier League. After a sluggish start to the season, City seemed to regain momentum, amassing seven points from their last three games.
Recent form and aspirations
City impressed in their previous bout with Burnley, trouncing them 5-1. Managed by Pep Guardiola, the team appears poised for another title challenge. This game held the potential for Guardiola to achieve his 250th Premier League victory, potentially eclipsing Arsène Wenger’s longstanding record.
Brentford’s resurgence
Brentford, overseen by Keith Andrews, comes buoyed by a 3-1 triumph over Manchester United. This result not only interrupted a brief winless patch but also underscored their formidable home form. Scoring at least two goals in five of their last six home matches, Brentford makes Gtech Stadium a formidable challenge for visitors.
Game timing details
The game commenced at 5:30 PM local BST on Sunday. In the United States, it aired at 11:30 AM Eastern Time, 10:30 AM Central Time, 9:30 AM Mountain Time, and 8:30 AM Pacific Time.
Injury updates and team alterations
Manchester City faces team selection dilemmas, with midfielder Rodri out due to a hamstring injury suffered during the match. This injury will likely sideline him for several weeks, ruling out his participation in the national squad for upcoming internationals. Other absences include Omar Marmoush, Rayan Cherki, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Rayan Ait-Nouri. City has no fresh injury woes from their previous match.
Conversely, Brentford finds strength in the return of Reiss Nelson and Fabio Carvalho, who were unavailable in the previous game due to illness and injury. Their inclusion is expected to bolster Brentford’s performance against City.