In a thrilling English Premier League match, Manchester City managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium. Despite facing some tough moments, City came out on top thanks to the brilliance of Erling Haaland.

The game started with a shock as Brentford took the lead in the first minute. Yoane Wissa rose above the City defense to head the ball into the top right corner. However, City quickly responded in the 19th minute when Haaland found the back of the net with a powerful right-footed shot.

The first half ended with a dramatic twist as Haaland scored his second goal in the 32nd minute. This time he was assisted by Ederson, who played a crucial role in setting up the goal. Despite City's strong performance, Brentford showed resilience and managed to create a few chances of their own.

The second half saw both teams making substitutions to freshen up their line-ups. City's Mateo Kovacic received a yellow card for a foul in the 42nd minute. Brentford suffered a setback when Wissa had to be substituted due to an injury just before halftime.

As the game progressed, the intensity increased with both teams fighting for control. City's Savinho also received a yellow card in the 47th minute. In the 79th minute, John Stones joined the list of players booked as he committed a foul.

In the closing stages of the match, both teams continued to make substitutions in search of a decisive goal. Despite their efforts, no further goals were scored, and the match ended 2-1 in favor of Manchester City.

The victory for City was crucial in maintaining their strong start to the season, while Brentford can take pride in their spirited performance against a top club.

Fans and experts on social media discussed the match, with many praising Haaland's contribution to City's victory. Some fans also expressed their frustration over City's shaky defensive performance and highlighted Brentford's impressive display in playing through the press.

The next game for Manchester City will be in the UEFA Champions League against Inter Milan on September 18th. Brentford's next Premier League fixture will be against Tottenham Hotspur on September 21st.