Manchester City will look to maintain their position at the top of the Premier League as they host Brentford at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Both teams have had impressive starts to the season. Manchester City, under the guidance of Pep Guardiola, have secured victories against Chelsea, Ipswich Town, and West Ham United. They are also unbeaten at the Etihad Stadium since a surprising 1-2 loss to Brentford in November 2022.
Brentford, on the other hand, have claimed two league wins, defeating both Crystal Palace and Southampton. Their recent form has showcased their ability to compete against top-tier teams.
The standout player for Manchester City has been Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker has already netted an impressive seven goals in the Premier League this season, including two successive hat-tricks. His goal-scoring prowess has been instrumental in the team's success.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Man City vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel in Canada
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in Canada:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Fubo
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in Canada. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Man City vs. Brentford kick off in Canada?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England and kicks off on Saturday, September 14 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Sep. 14 | 7:00 a.m. |
Man City vs. Brentford lineups, team news
Jack Grealish made his first start of the season at West Ham before the international break and was then on the scoresheet as England beat the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. The 29-year-old is expected to keep his place, even with Savinho set to return from the knee complaint that ruled him out at the London Stadium.
Phil Foden has not featured since the opening weekend of the season due to illness and sat out England's games with Ireland and Finland. Guardiola will hope to have the PFA Player of the Year back in his ranks, while fellow Ballon d'Or nominee Rodri is poised to make his first start of the campaign
Man City predicted XI (3-2-4-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol — Lewis, Rodri — Savinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Grealish — Haaland.
Injured: Bobb, Foden (doubt)
Suspended: None
This is Brentford's first game since attacking talisman Ivan Toney completed his move to the Saudi Pro League but the England striker did not feature as Frank's men racked up six points from their opening three games.
Haaland is the only player to have scored more than Bryan Mbuemo's three so far this term. Summer signings Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho might have to be content with places on the bench again.
Kristoff Ajer was substituted before halftime in the win over Southampton and missed Norway's UEFA Nations League fixtures with an ankle injury. Mads Roerslev is favourite to come in at right-back.
Brentford predicted XI (4-1-4-1, right to left): Flekken (GK) — Roerslev, Collins, Pinnock, Janelt — Norgaard — Mbuemo, Jensen, Damsgaard, Schade — Wissa
Injured: Ajer, Henry, Thiago, Dasilva, Hickey
Suspended: None
Man City vs. Brentford Prediction
Manchester City is favored to win their upcoming match against Brentford, but the game is expected to be competitive. City's recent form and home advantage give them a significant edge, but Brentford has proven to be a challenging opponent in the past. A narrow victory for City seems likely, but the Bees ability to score goals could make the match a close contest.
- Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Brentford
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, September 14
- Southampton vs. Manchester United (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Ipswich Town (10:00 a.m.)
- Crystal Palace vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Fulham vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest (10:00 a.m.)
- Manchester City vs. Brentford (10:00 a.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Everton (12:30 p.m.)
- AFC Bournemouth vs. Chelsea (3:00 p.m.)
Sunday, September 15
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal (9:00 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Newcastle United (11:30 a.m.)
