Another focus match was staged in the 7th round of the 2025/26 Premier League. Manchester City, who played away, defeated Brentford 1-0 after Haaland scored.

Six minutes into the game, Manchester City stole the ball and organized an attack. Reinders broke into the penalty area but his shot was saved by the opponent. Then, Manchester City took a corner kick and Rodri jumped up to head the ball, but the ball was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher.

In the 9th minute, Gvardiol passed the ball to Haaland, who dealt with the defense, broke into the penalty area and shot the ball into the goal, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0. In the 14th minute, Reinders received a pass from his teammate in front of the penalty area and shot from long range, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 19th minute, Manchester City created another offensive opportunity. Reinders made a cross and Foden shot directly from the top of the penalty area, but the ball was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher. In the 21st minute, Rodri was injured and was replaced by Nico Gonzalez after he could not hold on.

In the 31st minute, Nunes passed the ball back from the penalty area, and the unguarded Foden pushed forward and shot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 39th minute, Nico O'Reilly sent a cross, and Reinders immediately shot but was saved by Brentford goalkeeper Kelleher.

Early in the second half, Brentford attempted a counterattack. Gvardiol made a mistake in clearing the ball, allowing Igor Thiago to take possession and shoot into the box, but his shot was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 57th minute, Kevin Shad, despite the defense, lobbed a pass into the box, and Michael Kayode headed the ball, but it went over the post.

In the 69th minute, Foden was tackled by Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson while receiving the ball, for which the referee issued a yellow card. In the 76th minute, Manchester City replaced Oscar Bob and Reinders with Doku and Bernardo Silva. In the 89th minute, Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma nearly made a mistake when the ball hit an opposing player during a kick-off.

The score remained unchanged in the following period, and Manchester City eventually defeated Brentford 1-0 away.