Brentford vs. Manchester City: Where and How to Watch, Kick-Off Time, TV Channel, Live Stream and Prediction

Brentford will welcome reigning champions Manchester City to the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. ET. The Bees aim to complete a rare “Manchester double” after beating United last weekend, while City look to maintain their prolific scoring run and strengthen their Premier League title push.

City arrive as heavy favorites after a 5-1 demolition of Burnley last week and a midweek UEFA Champions League draw with Monaco. Brentford, buoyed by a 3-1 victory over Manchester United, could make history by becoming only the second team to defeat both Manchester clubs in back-to-back Premier League fixtures.

How to Watch Brentford vs. Manchester City Live

The match will kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday at the Gtech Community Stadium in London. Fans in the United States can watch the game live on USA Network and stream it through NBC.com. Live in-game updates and analysis will also be available across trusted sports outlets such as NBC Sports and Premier League official coverage.

Manchester City enter this clash with a stacked squad despite several injuries. Pep Guardiola’s men have scored 14 goals in just six league games, with Erling Haaland already leading the scoring charts with eight. Brentford, meanwhile, rely heavily on striker Igor Thiago, who netted twice against Manchester United last weekend.

Team News and Predicted Line-ups

Brentford: Kelleher; Kayode, van den Berg, Pinnock, Collins, Lewis-Potter; Damsgaard, Henderson, Yarmoluk; Thiago, Schade.

Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Gvardiol, Dias, O’Reilly; Rodri; Savinho, Foden, Reijnders, Doku; Haaland.

Brentford injuries: Gustavo Nunes (thigh), Paris Maghoma (other), Reiss Nelson (illness) are questionable.

Manchester City injuries: Abdukodir Khusanov (ankle), Rayan Ait Nouri (undisclosed), Omar Marmoush (knee), Rayan Cherki (thigh), Kalvin Phillips (achilles). Rodri remains questionable with a knee issue.

Match Preview and Prediction

Brentford’s physical style and home form have helped them upset bigger sides in past seasons, but they lack the relentless pressing they once used to neutralize elite midfields. City’s attacking firepower, led by Haaland, will likely create numerous chances. Brentford’s Igor Thiago could threaten on the break, but containing City’s creativity is a huge task.

City have been clinical but occasionally vulnerable at the back, keeping only three clean sheets in six league matches. Brentford can find a goal, but City’s attacking depth should prove decisive.

Prediction: Brentford 1-3 Manchester City. Expect City to dominate possession and create enough to end Brentford’s unbeaten home run.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What time does Brentford vs Manchester City kick off?

The match starts at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, October 5, 2025.

Q2: What channel is Brentford vs Manchester City on?

It will air live on USA Network and can be streamed via NBC.com in the U.S.

Q3: Who is favored to win Brentford vs Manchester City?

Manchester City are strong favorites with odds around 4/6, while Brentford are priced at 4/1.

Q4: Will Erling Haaland play against Brentford?

Yes, Haaland is fit and expected to start after scoring twice against Burnley and Monaco.

Q5: Can Brentford make history with back-to-back wins over Manchester clubs?

Yes. If Brentford beat City, they’ll be only the second team to beat both Manchester clubs consecutively in the Premier League.