Brentford vs Man City live: Erling Haaland strike brings victory for visitors after Rodri injury

"Good, they had one chance in the first half, one duel that we lost. But part of that, more corners, more throw-ins, more actions and that's always there in the Premier League. We played an outstanding first half that is close to our best in many, many things. The problem is when you don't score goals and the chances we had Kelleher made some good saves. It's more difficult in the Premier league in the second half we're 1-0 and this happened.

"In general really pleased with this month since the [Manchester] United game grew up a lot in many, many things and hopefully come back healthy the players from the national team."

Brentford boss Keith Andrews, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "If you look at the 90 minutes one team took their very good chance, we didn't take ours. I feel we restricted them to very few clear cut chances.

"By the nature of the way they play they will try to pull you out of position. We dealt with that pretty well. In the second half we managed to create a bit more chaos and unnerve them a bit."

Brentford captain Nathan Collins told Sky Sports:

"Probably first half we were a bit too passive, going through the motions, letting them have too much space.

"They were getting too close to our box, in and around it. In the second half we were a bit more aggressive on the press, got higher up, pressed them higher.

"When they did have those spells it was around the halfway line and that's fine. Created one or two chances, on the day you need to take that to get a result here."

Erling Haaland has scored in nine consecutive appearances for club and country (six in two for Norway, 10 in seven for Manchester City) - the longest scoring run of his career.

90+4 mins: There goes the whistle!

Despite Brentford’s persistent threat towards the end of the game Manchester City manage to hold out and clinch victory.

There are still plenty of places for improvement from Pep Guardiola’s men but they’ll happily take the three points.

City are now up to fifth in the table just three points behind leaders Arsenal.

90 mins: Brentford win a corner which is whipped onto the head of Josko Gvardiol.

He flicks it on but City struggle to get the ball clear.

Four minutes of added time to play.

It’s all Brentford at the minute.

88 mins: Just a couple of minutes plus stoppage time to play.

Brentford look the more likely to score and the pressure is all on City. Can they hold on?

85 mins: Pep Guardiola is a bit animated on the touchline as another long throw is launched into the box by Brentford.

City clear the danger and bring the ball forward but the hosts recover possession.

81 mins: Into the last 10 minutes and more of the same from City.

Possession for possession’s sake with little intent to get forward and score.

Is there still hope for Brentford?

78 mins: Quick and short passes on the right wing keep Man City in control of the game.

They don’t seem interested in whipping crosses into the box for Haaland and are more focused on stopping Brentford for having the ball.