Manchester City - Brentford < 2025-2026 >

City advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0 win at the Etihad, featuring goals from Rayan Cherki and Savinho .

Despite these results, history suggests Brentford can cause problems; in the previous season, they staged a dramatic comeback to draw 2-2 with the champions. Manchester City - Brentford

, led by Keith Andrews, has enjoyed another impressive campaign, solidified in the upper half of the table. The Bees are coming off a narrow 2-1 defeat to Manchester United , but they remain a dangerous opponent known for their ability to unnerve top teams with high-intensity pressing and physical play. Previous Encounters City advanced to the semi-finals with a 2-0