Man City keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race

Football
10 May 2026 • 3:12 AM MYT
The Independent
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Man City keep pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race

  • Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League, closing the gap on leaders Arsenal to two points.
  • Jeremy Doku broke the deadlock with a fine curling shot on the hour mark, followed by goals from Erling Haaland and substitute Omar Marmoush.
  • City toiled for the first hour, with Doku's fifth goal in six games proving crucial in changing the game's momentum.
  • The win means both title contenders now have three games left to play, with Arsenal next in action against West Ham.
  • The match was not without controversy, as Brentford had two penalty appeals turned down and City captain Bernardo Silva received a yellow card for lashing out.

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