Man City player ratings vs Brentford: Jeremy Doku does it again! Wing wizard scores another stunner to cap dazzling display and put pressure back on Arsenal in Premier League title race

Gianluigi Donnarumma (5/10):

Again uncomfortable when having to deal with set-pieces and long throws into his box while he had a couple of heart-in-mouth moments with the ball at his feet. Saved well from Thiago at 0-0, and denied him a consolation too.

Matheus Nunes (5/10):

Fortunate to avoid any punishment when he tangled with Schade in the first half. Mostly dependable without offering anything flashy otherwise.

Marc Guehi (7/10):

Dealt very well with the threat posed by Thiago and recovered well whenever he was forced to face his own goal.

Nathan Ake (7/10):

Never looked ruffled whenever Brentford launched attacks. Remains a more than useful squad member.

Nico O'Reilly (6/10):

Caused problems with some of his underlapping runs forward but too often lacked the end product to make it count.

Tijjani Reijnders (5/10):

Carried the ball forward well at times but was wasteful in the final third. Replaced on the hour mark.

Bernardo Silva (6/10):

Continued to put himself about in midfield, even if his frustrations led to him picking up a booking. Continues to knit everything together with his passing.

Rayan Cherki (5/10):

Too often ran down blind alleys or fired shots into crowds in an underwhelming display. Substituted early in the second half.

Antoine Semenyo (6/10):

Had a couple of dribbles down the right-hand side, the most dangerous of which led to Haaland's goal. Did not bring his shooting boots as his efforts were wayward.

Erling Haaland (7/10):

Didn't have a touch of the ball until the 20th minute, and proved wasteful in front of goal until his persistence paid off for the second goal. Played a lovely through-ball for Marmoush to score, too.

Jeremy Doku (9/10):

Had been City's biggest threat even before he broke the deadlock with a sublime strike. Looked like he might score or create an opportunity whenever he picked up possession as he left the Brentford defence in his wake.

Phil Foden (6/10):

Unfortunate to be denied twice by Kelleher during his half-hour cameo.

Omar Marmoush (6/10):

Struggled to get involved until he was found by Haaland to round out the win in stoppage time.

Savinho (N/A):

On for Doku in the final minute and played his part in the third goal.

Pep Guardiola (6/10):

His side got the win they needed after what was a frustrating first hour. Giving Doku the freedom to continuously attempt dribbles and shots is paying off.