Premier League Shaken as Giant Falls at HomePremier League Shaken as Giant Falls at Home In a stunning upset that has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have suffered a humiliating home defeat to relegation-threatened Brentford. The Bees, who had not won a top-flight away game since 1939, stunned the Etihad faithful with a remarkable performance. Yoane Wissa gave them the lead in the first half, before Bryan Mbeumo doubled their advantage just after the break. Despite City’s dominance in possession and numerous chances, they failed to break down Brentford’s resolute defense. Erling Haaland, the league’s top scorer, was left frustrated as his attempts were repeatedly denied. The final whistle sparked a chorus of boos from the home crowd, who had grown accustomed to their team’s relentless winning ways. Pep Guardiola, Manchester City’s manager, admitted that the result was a “reality check.” “We didn’t play well,” Guardiola said. “Brentford were better than us in every aspect. We have to accept it and learn from it.” The defeat is a major blow to Manchester City’s title hopes. Arsenal, who defeated Brighton & Hove Albion earlier on Saturday, now hold an eight-point lead at the top of the table. Brentford’s victory, meanwhile, is a huge boost in their battle against relegation. The Bees are now just four points clear of the bottom three. “This is a dream come true,” said Brentford manager Thomas Frank. “We knew we had a chance if we played to our strengths, and we did that today.” The Premier League title race is now wide open, with Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Newcastle United all still in contention. The result has also thrown the relegation battle into chaos, with Brentford, Everton, and Southampton now all in danger. As the dust settles on this extraordinary weekend of Premier League action, one thing is clear: the established order has been shaken. The giants of English football are no longer invincible, and the fight for both the title and survival is set to be an intense one until the very end.