Ethan Pinnock scored the only goal as Brentford beat the champions Manchester City 1-0 but missed out on European qualification
form. A club of lesser resources such as Brentford are likely to have struggled further.
Guardiola’s selection had been a combination of protectionist and experimental, seven changes from the midweek draw with Brighton. “We have four or five players with niggles,” he said. “The guys who didn’t play here that normally play were really exhausted yesterday or the day before.” Instead, City’s next generation struggled with their chance to shine against quality Premier League opposition. Phil Foden, the 23-year-old five-time champion lately dropped from prominence, was joined by two fellow young Greater Mancunians in the rangy Cole Palmer in attack, Rico Lewis slotting into midfield. Foden was labelled as “incredible, top form” by Guardiola but struggled for connectivity.
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