Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola blamed the fact that he is missing key players for his side's late capitulation against Brentford in the Premier League on Tuesday as the Bees came from 2-0 down to grab a 2-2 draw.

Pep Guardiola’s foundations collapsed once again as the champions threw away a two-goal lead at Brentford despite Kevin De Bruyne’s vintage display. The Belgium international has started just 10 games this season, struggling to maintain fitness due to a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined around two months.

Manchester City’s struggles continued as Brentford pulled off a dramatic late comeback to secure a 2-2 draw. Despite Phil Foden’s brace putting City in a commanding position, the Bees struck