Manchester City kept up the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race with a hard-fought 3-0 win over Brentford on Saturday. Second-half goals from Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland, and Omar Marmoush helped Pep Guardiola's side close the gap on league-leading Arsenal to two points. Doku, who received a 9/10 rating, produced his third stunning finish in the space of a week as he cut in from the left and curled a shot into the top corner. Arsenal now travel to West Ham on Sunday knowing a slip-up could cost them their lead.
Key Points:
- Arsenal's five-point lead has been cut to just two points, putting the title race back in the balance.
- Doku's remarkable form (three stunning goals in a week) makes him City's most dangerous attacking weapon.
- Guardiola's decision to give Doku freedom to continuously attempt dribbles and shots is paying off handsomely.
- Arsenal now face intense pressure to beat West Ham or risk losing top spot with games running out.
- The timing of this result, before Arsenal's Sunday match, turns up the heat on Mikel Arteta's squad.
Sources: Goal, Sky Sports
