Brentford will aim to bounce back from their disappointing FA Cup exit when they host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the Gtech Community Stadium this midweek.
The Bees, still processing their unexpected 1-0 defeat to Plymouth Argyle, face a Manchester City side that’s been nothing short of spectacular in recent weeks.
Pep Guardiola’s squad arrives in London riding a wave of momentum, having just orchestrated a historic FA Cup performance that echoed achievements from nearly a century ago. Their 8-0 triumph carried extra significance, coming against Salford City – a club with deep Manchester United connections through its ownership group of former Red Devils stars.
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The timing of this encounter could hardly be worse for Thomas Frank’s men, as they face a City team that’s rediscovered their characteristic dominance. After commanding league victories over Leicester City and West Ham, the defending champions seem to have hit their stride during this crucial winter period.
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.
Brentford vs. Man City live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
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What time does Brentford vs. Man City kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Gtech Community Stadium in London and kicks off on Tuesday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Tue, Jan. 14 | 2:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Tue, Jan. 14 | 1:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Tue, Jan. 14 | 12:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Tue, Jan. 14 | 11:30 a.m. |
Brentford vs. Man City predicted lineups, team news
Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa have emerged as Brentford’s home scoring specialists, contributing 17 of the team’s 27 Premier League goals at the Gtech Community Stadium this season. Their return provides a significant boost for the upcoming fixture.
Rico Henry’s comeback after a 16-month absence marked a bright spot during the Plymouth defeat, with the left-back completing over 60 minutes. The newly contracted Keane Lewis-Potter is expected to share defensive responsibilities with Henry.
However, Thomas Frank’s squad remains significantly depleted. The injury list features Josh Dasilva, Ethan Pinnock, Kristoffer Ajer, Ben Mee, Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, Gustavo Nunes, and Ryan Trevitt, who are all unavailable for selection due to various injuries ranging from knee issues to thigh strains.
Brentford predicted lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Flekken (GK) — Roerslev, Van den Berg, Collins, Lewis-Potter — Norgaard, Janelt, Damsgaard — Mbeumo, Wissa, Schade
Injured: Josh Dasilva (knee), Ethan Pinnock (thigh), Kristoffer Ajer (ankle), Ben Mee (unspecified), Aaron Hickey (thigh), Igor Thiago (knee), Gustavo Nunes (back), Ryan Trevitt (Achilles)
Suspended: None
Manchester City’s injury list includes Rodri’s ACL concern, Ruben Dias nursing a calf issue, Oscar Bobb’s leg problem, and John Stones managing a foot injury.
The defensive reshuffling becomes more complex with Kyle Walker’s situation, as the England international has reportedly requested a transfer to a club abroad. Rico Lewis looks set to step into the right-back position for Tuesday’s fixture.
The champions will likely rotate their squad following the FA Cup victory, with several first-team regulars expected to return in place of McAtee, Doku, and Grealish, who featured prominently in the weekend’s cup triumph.
Man City predicted lineup (4-1-4-1, right to left): Ortega (GK) — Lewis, Akanji, Ake, Gvardiol — Kovacic — Foden, Silva, De Bruyne, Savinho — Haaland.
Injured: Rodri (ACL), Ruben Dias (calf), Oscar Bobb (leg), John Stones (foot)
Suspended: —
Brentford vs. Man City Prediction
Based on current form and historical patterns, Manchester City enter as strong favorites. The defending champions are leading the league with four comeback victories. In contrast, Brentford’s tendency to surrender leads – five times after scoring first – suggests vulnerability.
While Yoane Wissa’s early strike in their September encounter set a precedent, Manchester City’s recent momentum and attacking prowess points toward a 3-1 victory for the visitors.
- Prediction: Brentford 1-3 Man City
Premier League fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, 14 January
• Brentford vs. Man City (2:30 p.m. ET)
• Chelsea vs. AFC Bournemouth (2:30 p.m. ET)
• West Ham vs. Fulham (2:30 p.m. ET)
• Nottm Forest vs. Liverpool (3:00 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
• Everton vs. Aston Villa (2:30 p.m. ET)
• Leicester vs. C Palace (2:30 p.m. ET)
• Newcastle vs. Wolves (2:30 p.m. ET)
• Arsenal vs. Spurs (3:00 p.m. ET)
Thursday, 16 January 2025
• Ipswich vs. Brighton (2:30 p.m. ET)
• Man Utd vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m. ET)
Saturday, 18 January 2025
• Newcastle vs. AFC Bournemouth (7:30 a.m. ET)
• Brentford vs. Liverpool (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Leicester vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m. ET)
• West Ham vs. C Palace (10:00 a.m. ET)
• Arsenal vs. Aston Villa (12:30 p.m. ET)
Sunday, 19 January 2025
• Everton vs. Spurs (9:00 a.m. ET)
• Man Utd vs. Brighton (9:00 a.m. ET)
• Nottm Forest vs. Southampton (9:00 a.m. ET)
• Ipswich vs. Man City (11:30 a.m. ET)
Note: Schedule and timings could change closer to match dates.
