Manchester City’s Unbeaten Streak Ends in Surprise DefeatManchester City’s Unbeaten Streak Ends in Surprise Defeat Manchester City’s remarkable unbeaten streak of 21 matches in all competitions came to an abrupt end on Saturday as they were stunned 2-1 by Brentford at home. The Citizens, who had not lost since a 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in April, were heavy favorites going into the match. However, the Bees had other ideas. Brentford took the lead in the 16th minute when Ivan Toney headed home from a corner kick. City equalized 10 minutes later through Phil Foden, but Yoane Wissa restored Brentford’s advantage just before halftime. Despite dominating possession in the second half, City could not find an equalizer. Brentford defended heroically, with goalkeeper David Raya making several crucial saves. The defeat is a major blow to Manchester City’s hopes of winning a fourth consecutive Premier League title. They now trail leaders Arsenal by five points, having played a game more. Manager Pep Guardiola expressed his disappointment with the result but praised Brentford’s performance. “We created a lot of chances but couldn’t score,” Guardiola said. “Brentford were very well-organized and deserved the win. We need to learn from this and improve.” Brentford manager Thomas Frank was overjoyed with the victory. “It’s a historic day for our club,” Frank said. “We knew we had a chance to cause an upset, and the players executed the game plan perfectly. I’m so proud of them.” The defeat ends Manchester City’s unbeaten streak stretching back to April 3rd. It is also their first home defeat in the Premier League since December 2021. The result sends shockwaves through the football world and will undoubtedly reignite the title race. Arsenal now has a clear advantage in the title chase, while Manchester City will need to bounce back quickly if they want to challenge for the top spot.
