In a thrilling Premier League match on Tuesday, Manchester City blew a two-goal lead as Christian Norgaard and Yoane Wissa of Brentford scored late goals to give the home team a 2-2 draw.
Man City Recent Form and Brief Recovery
City recovered from six league losses in November and December with victories over Leicester City and West Ham United, as well as a draw against Everton. However, Tuesday’s late collapse ended their brief comeback.
After an unexpected comeback, the Bees are now in 10th place on 28 points, 12 points behind leaders Liverpool, who drew 1-1 at second-place Nottingham Forest. The point puts them in sixth place on 35.
Missed Opportunities for City
City winger Savinho nearly broke the tie in the 50th minute after failing to generate any chances in the first half. He charged forward through the left channel and then hammered a shot off the foot of the post.
Erling Haaland of City should have scored two minutes later, but instead he headed straight at the goalkeeper.
Man City Goals Build Momentum
Kevin De Bruyne’s brilliant ball from the right was met by Foden, who skilfully volleyed it in at the far post to give City their first goal in the 66th minute.
Twelve minutes later, after Savinho’s shot was saved, Foden made it 2-0 by slamming home the rebound with the fastest reaction, which should have ended the game and silenced the home crowd.
Brentford Determined Comeback
However, Wissa of Brentford made sure of a nerve-wracking finish four minutes later when he fired in from close range to cut the deficit. City’s defenders should have been aware of the threat the hosts posed after making multiple last-ditch attempts to preserve the lead.
Even though the City keeper got a firm hand on it, Norgaard, a Danish international, managed to finish the comeback two minutes into extra time by getting enough force on his glancing header to send it past Stefan Ortega.
Manager and Player Reactions
Following another lacklustre performance by his team, City manager Pep Guardiola was ecstatic at the final whistle, embracing and scolding his goalkeeper.
“We simply appeared exhausted in the final twenty minutes; we appeared slack,” Foden remarked. We didn’t handle the physicality in the end because they put longer balls in the box.
“It has undoubtedly improved from before, and the performances are far superior to what they were. We still have a ways to go before we reach our goals, but as long as we continue to make progress, that’s what we’re aiming for.”
Brentford Boost in Morale
The Brentford players’ situation significantly improved after their morale-boosting performance earned them a point.
Norgaard remarked, “I’m not sure how we managed to do it.” “Despite being behind 2-0, we continued to play. We persevered, and I’m pleased with how we were able to win the game again.
“When Wissa got one back, we weren’t here to lose by one. It was good to see it enter, though I’m not sure how I got there. I usually pay attention in meetings even though I’m not a striker. I was lucky to see it go in after I simply attacked the gap,” he continued.
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