Manchester City moved 12 points clear of Liverpool in the Premier League title race with a 2-0 win over Brentford, who gifted City both of their goals.
Thomas Frank’s side defended excellently for large periods but shot themselves in the foot for both of City’s goals
Firstly, Mads Roerslev gave away a needless penalty for a foul on Raheem Sterling from which Riyad Mahrez scored his 16th goal in all competitions this season. Then, the returning David Raya inexplicably handed possession straight to Sterling on 69 minutes and although the goalkeeper made a top save from the England man, De Bruyne was on hand to curl home from the loose ball.
The win lifts City 12 points clear of Jurgen Klopp’s side, who play Leicester on Thursday.
