"Man City" increased the gap from closest pursuers © imago images/Sportimage

"Manchester City" in the away game defeated "Brentford" with a score of 1:0, increasing the gap from the chasing teams "Chelsea" and "Liverpool". The only goal of the match was scored in the first half. After a brilliant pass from K. De Bruyne, Phil Foden sent the ball into the bottom corner of the goal. In the second half, the visitors created several dangerous moments. P. Foden had a great opportunity to score a double, but his header went wide of the goal, and a few moments later an Englishman managed to score a goal, but it was disallowed due to offside. "Man City" controlled the course of the match and maintained victory in their hands. After this victory, "Man City" is firmly leading the league table. They are ahead of their closest pursuers "Chelsea" and "Liverpool" by 8 and 9 points respectively, although Klopp's players have played one match less."

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