Manchester City’s Unbeaten Run Comes to Crumbling End in Shock DefeatManchester City’s Unbeaten Run Comes to Crumbling End in Shock Defeat Manchester City’s remarkable unbeaten streak, stretching back 21 games across all competitions, came to an abrupt halt on Saturday as they suffered an unexpected 2-1 loss to Brentford. The visitors took an early lead through Phil Foden, but Brentford fought back valiantly and leveled the scores through Mathias Jensen in the 18th minute. Yoane Wissa then stunned the Etihad Stadium with a stunning strike in the 42nd minute, giving the Bees a shock advantage. Despite City’s relentless pressure and a flurry of chances in the second half, they were unable to find an equalizer. Erling Haaland, who had scored in eight consecutive Premier League games, was kept quiet by the resolute Brentford defense. The result snapped City’s 17-game unbeaten run in the league and handed Brentford their first away victory over a top-six club since 1939. “We played well, but we were not clinical enough in front of goal,” said City manager Pep Guardiola. “We had our chances, but we couldn’t take them. Brentford defended very well.” Brentford manager Thomas Frank was ecstatic with his team’s performance. “This is a historic win for us,” he said. “We showed great spirit, resilience, and quality. We deserved the three points.” The defeat leaves Manchester City eight points behind leaders Arsenal, who have a game in hand. It is a significant setback for Guardiola’s side, who are now facing an uphill battle to reclaim the Premier League title. For Brentford, the win is a massive boost in their bid to avoid relegation. They move up to 14th place in the standings, six points clear of the drop zone.
