Can Man City prove their revival against formidable Brentford side? | OneFootball

Manchester City head into Tuesday’s clash at Brentford eager to prove that their recent upturn in form is not just a product of facing weaker opponents.

City have defeated West Ham United and Leicester City in the league and delivered a stunning 8-0 demolition of Salford City in the FA Cup.

While their performances have sparked optimism, the quality of their opponents leaves questions unanswered.

Manager Pep Guardiola is reserved about the extent of their revival. “We won two games in the league,” he said. “Before, it was impossible to win one,

“We’ve done quite well, but we still have to wait to see if we are who we are. The mood is better.”Brentford will provide the sternest test of City’s resurgence yet. The Bees have been formidable at home this season, collecting 22 points at the Gtech Community Stadium – second only to Liverpool in the league.

Despite suffering back-to-back home defeats in the league, Thomas Frank’s side have shown they can dismantle teams, as evidenced by their 5-0 thrashing of Southampton in their last Premier League outing.

However, inconsistency has plagued Brentford recently. A shock 1-0 loss to Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup exposed vulnerabilities.

Frank will see this as an opportunity to respond emphatically against the reigning champions.Guardiola faces deeper squad challenges. He admitted City’s defensive and midfield frailties have been persistent this season.

“We’ve had problems in the back four all season,” he said. “That’s why the club is considering transfers.”The fixture is a litmus test for City to determine if their recent performances mark the beginning of a genuine revival or if their apparent resurgence is merely the result of favourable fixtures.Against a well-organised and hungry Brentford side, City’s resolve will face its toughest challenge yet.