Behind a string of impressive results, Brentford have won both of their matches against Manchester City. The Bees managed a 'double' over City in the league last season, which didn't prevent City from winning the treble, but the victory was a testament to their home ground's charm.
The return of Ayewdoni has certainly given the team a shot in the arm. His importance to the team cannot be overstated, and with two goals in just two games, his return has come at the right time. Brentford have been in a slump of form recently, losing 9 of their 12 matches, and before Tony's return, the team had only won one of their 10 matches, leaving them just four points above the relegation zone. Despite their rapid rise from the lower leagues in recent years, Binford don't seem to have had much to do with relegation.
While I am optimistic that they have enough firepower to stay up, caution must be exercised to avoid getting stuck in the relegation quagmire. Once you are in it, it is like entering an unknown world. However, I think the successful retention of Evandoni has helped the team immensely.
In addition to Evandoni, they will also welcome back Uni Wesa and McBiomo, who have returned from the African Cup of Nations. They have scored more than a third of Brentford's Premier League goals this season, and the trio's return will be a blessing for the team.
However, I don't think that will be enough to stop City, as the Blue Moon's high-speed train has officially kicked off its sprint mode for the second half of the season. With 6 consecutive wins since the end of the World Cup, Man City seems to be ready to launch a fierce title fight against Liverpool in the next few months.
Binford, like City, have welcomed back two starters. Midfield brainchild Chivun Dibny has scored a goal and dished out 2 assists in his last 3 games and feels like a new signing for the team. What's even more exciting is that Dibny himself has admitted that he's not at his best yet, which worries me that once he gets back to his best, he'll be a nightmare for all Premier League teams.
As for the other returning player, you guessed it, it's Aynin Chalant! Despite missing this month and a half of Man City's winning streak, he's still the Premier League's leading scorer. I think he will make his comeback and score in this game.
