Stung! Manchester City stunned by the Bees, Onyeka looked impressive

How usually do you hear {that a} Pep Guardiola’s crew have been surprised, overwhelmed within the sport of wits?

Nicely, on Saturday in entrance of their house followers, Manchester Metropolis dropped three factors towards Brentford on the the ultimate match day earlier than the worldwide break.

Ivan Toney, missed out on a spot within the aircraft flying England’s squad to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup later this month, however he ensured to indicate Three Lions boss, Gareth Southgate, what might be lacking.

The English man scored in minute 16 and his second got here within the seventh minute of stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win – Phil Foden levelled earlier than the primary half break.

Behind Toney in a 3-5-2 formation, supervisor Thomas Frank arrange a compact five-man midfield wall which included Nigeria’s Frank Onyeka.

Onyeka began for the Bees and although he performed solely Eight-seven minutes, he put in efficiency to frustrate the Premier League champions.

The Nigerian had 36 touches on the ball, accomplished 16 passes, 2 tackles, 2 blocks. He registered one shot and received 1 Aerial duel, however, additionally misplaced the ball 3 times.

Because it appears, Frank Onyeka, 24, have discovered his type; incomes the belief of Thomas Frank who has given the Midfielder 12 league appearances this time period.

Victory for Brentford moved them to eleventh on the desk, whereas Manchester Metropolis might path Arsenal with greater than two factors if the North London membership, who play Wolves in a while Saturday.

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