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Next Game: Brentford vs. Crystal Palace - Sunday, May 17 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | 10 | 53 |
| 8 | Brentford | 36 | 3 | 51 |
| 9 | Chelsea | 36 | 6 | 49 |
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats to blow Celtic 'out of water' in midfielder race
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Brentford European qualification: What needs to happen, what it would mean and can they see it through?
Sports Mole takes a look at Brentford’s remarkable rise from relegation favourites to European contenders under Keith Andrews.May 10, 20:32
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Saturday's Premier League predictions and previews including Man City vs. Brentford
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including Manchester City's clash with Brentford.May 9, 00:05
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Ahead of Saturday evening’s Premier League clash between title hopefuls Manchester City and European-chasing Brentford, hear what the Sports Mole team have to say about the upcoming battle.May 8, 18:40
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Team News: Man City vs. Brentford injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford.May 8, 17:30
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Brentford injury news: Bees receive Jordan Henderson fitness boost ahead of Man City fixture
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews provides a positive injury update on Jordan Henderson ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.May 8, 15:38
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Pep Guardiola heaps praise on “amazing” Man City star after reaching unique creative milestone
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Man City vs. Brentford: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford, including TV and streaming options.May 8, 14:04
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Man City injury news: Huge Jokso Gvardiol update, Rodri, Ruben Dias latest from Pep Guardiola before Brentford clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola delivers the latest injury update on Josko Gvardiol, Rodri and Ruben Dias ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.May 8, 13:30
Man City lineup vs. Brentford Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Brentford.May 7, 15:05
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Brentford lineup vs. Man City Predicted XI for Premier League clash
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Preview:Manchester City vs Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 7, 15:00
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Man City vs. Brentford: Erling Haaland's record against the Bees
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Man City vs. Brentford: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Brentford.May 7, 07:00
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