Ivan Toney’s twin strikes take City down

MANCHESTER, November 12

Brentford striker Ivan Toney struck twice to give his side a shock 2-1 victory at champions Manchester City today in their final Premier League game before the World Cup break.

Toney, left out of England’s squad for Qatar, made the most of a bright start by Brentford, breaking the deadlock in the 16th minute when Ben Mee headed back across the box and Toney sent a looping header over Ederson and into the net.

City had a strong shout for a penalty turned down for a handball before they equalised on the stroke of halftime when Kevin De Bruyne’s corner was flicked on and Phil Foden drilled home a superb half-volley for his eighth league goal of the season.

There was a lengthy stoppage just after the break when Aymeric Laporte, who has been named in Spain’s World Cup squad, received treatment after an inadvertent elbow from Ethan Pinnock opened a gash on his forehead.

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur produced a thrilling late fightback to beat Leeds United 4-3 in a thriller as Rodrigo Bentancur scored two late goals. — Reuters