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City Crushes Brentford 3-0 Amid Controversial Penalty Call

5/10/2026

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City Crush Brentford

Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0, with goals from Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush.
Referee Michael Salisbury denied a penalty after Kevin Schade fell, with VAR leaving the decision unchanged.
Brentford coach Keith Andrews said the missed penalty robbed an equaliser, while captain Nathan Collins said the referee’s calls shifted momentum to City.
City captain Bernardo Silva was booked for an alleged arm swing at Collins.

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Brentford Chase Europe

Brentford sit eighth with two games left, keeping a Europa League berth alive.
Coach Keith Andrews said the season’s original aim was simply to stabilise after a turbulent summer.
He expects two good performances in the final fixtures to decide the league position.
Andrews warned that maintaining momentum after the 3-0 loss to Manchester City is essential while saying European ambitions stay realistic if points are secured.

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Andrews Urges Support

Keith Andrews said he was disappointed by the loss but proud of his players' bravery.
He argued Kevin Schade's incident deserved a penalty because the contact was insufficient.
He noted Schade's speed means even minimal contact can redirect the ball into the goal.
He urged supporters to stay behind the team as the club prepares for a home match against Crystal Palace, promising fan energy at the Gtech stadium.

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City Crush Brentford

Manchester City beat Brentford 3-0, with goals from Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush.
Referee Michael Salisbury denied a penalty after Kevin Schade fell, with VAR leaving the decision unchanged.
Brentford coach Keith Andrews said the missed penalty robbed an equaliser, while captain Nathan Collins said the referee’s calls shifted momentum to City.
City captain Bernardo Silva was booked for an alleged arm swing at Collins.

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