Mueez Ajao
– Manchester City made short work of Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night with a 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
– Goals either side of half-time by Riyad Mahrez and Kevin De Bruyne set Man City on course for a straightforward victory that saw Pep Guardiola’s side extend their lead to 12 points over Liverpool, who have two matches in hand including Thursday’s home game against Leicester City.
– Man City took the lead from the penalty spot just before the break through Mahrez after Mads Roerslev fouled Raheem Sterling in the area. The Algeria international has now scored in seven straight games for his club.
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– De Bruyne doubled the hosts’ lead in the 69th minute after a rebound from a Sterling shot fell to him and he slotted home past Brentford keeper David Raya from a tight angle.
– Guardiola’s men kept their foot on the gas and easily could have scored more, with Brentford 14th in the table on 23 points,fortunate to have conceded just two goals.
