It's not over until Doku says so! City keep breathing down Arsenal's neck
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Reading Time: 2min | Sat. 09.05.26. | 21:29
The Belgian forward once again scored a vital goal for the Cityzens, coming to the rescue against tricky Brentford - 3-0
If Manchester City manage to leapfrog Arsenal in the final three Premier League games and win the title, it's clear who'll be the most deserving for that success.
Yes, Erling Haaland is the league's leading scorer. Yes, Gianluigi Donnarumma has been terrific between the posts. Yes, Pep Guardiola is a tactical mastermind. But the Cityzens' fans should not forget who carried the team on his back during the toughest times of the title race. It's Jeremy Doku!
The Belgian forward netted a crucial added-time leveller against Everton five days ago, and today, against Brentford, in a 3-0 victory, he broke the deadlock at the hour mark, allowing his teammates and boss to breathe a sigh of relief.
Manchester City delivered a clinical performance at the Etihad, securing a 3–0 victory over Brentford to breathe new life into their title defense. After a tense hour of play, the "City machine" finally found its gear to dismantle a stubborn Brentford side. pic.twitter.com/aYm1E7Nodl
— KSPN (@kspnfc) May 9, 2026
Until that moment, the home side was struggling. City created hardly any chance before the break, while the Bees were ready to seize any opportunity to threaten through counterattacks and set pieces.
However, once Doku opened the scoring with almost the exact same goal as the aforementioned one at Hill Dickinson Stadium against the Toffees, the pitch at Etihad Stadium became a much more pleasant place for Guardiola's men.
Phil Foden wasted two colossal opportunities to seal the visitors' fate, but couldn't get the ball past the remarkable CaoimhÃn Kelleher. Nevertheless, with a bit of luck, Haaland managed to bail out his teammate and show his nearest rival in the scoring race, Igor Thiago, who the most ruthless striker in the league was.
Omar Marmoush's dying-minutes goal just confirmed the home side's crushing win, though it may turn out to be essential if goal difference was to decide the champion.
The Gunners' advantage at the EPL summit is now two points, though they have yet to play their game against West Ham tomorrow (18.30). If they win, they'll put additional pressure on the Cityzens, who will have to show whether they can cope.
Today, they did a decent job.
PREMIER LEAGUE - MATCHDAY 36
Saturday
Liverpool - Chelsea 1-1 (1-1)
/Gravenberch 6 - Fernandez 35/
Brighton - Wolverhampton 3-0 (2-0)
/Hinshelwood 1, Dunk 5, Minteh 86/
Fulham - Bournemouth 0-1 (0-0)
/Rayan 53/
Sunderland - Manchester United 0-0
Manchester City - Brentford 3-0 (0-0)
/Doku 60, Haaland 75, Marmoush 90+2/
Sunday
16.00: (5.80) Burnley (3.90) Aston Villa (1.60)
16.00: (2.70) Crystal Palace (3.40) Everton (2.65)
16.00: (2.60) Nottingham Forest (3.35) Newcastle (2.70)
18.30: (5.60) West Ham (4.10) Arsenal (1.65)
Monday
22.00: (1.85) Tottenham (3.90) Leeds (4.20)
***odds are subject to change***