Erling Haaland’s second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory against Brentford, marking his completion of scoring against all but one Premier League team he’s faced.

The hard-fought win elevated Manchester City to second place in the league standings, trailing Liverpool by just one point. Despite a strong start from City, Brentford posed threats with several close chances in the first half.John Stones’ defensive prowess prevented Brentford’s early opportunities, while City had their own chances, including a near miss from Julian Alvarez. City intensified their attacks in the second half, with Haaland finally breаking the deadlock in the 71st minute.Although Haaland found the net again later, it was disallowed. City continued to press for a second goal, with Phil Foden and others testing Brentford’s defense until the final whistle.The victory was hard-earned, providing relief after a challenging match at the Etihad Stadium.