Manchester City beat Brentford (3-1) on Monday, at the end of the 23rd day of the English championship. A hat-trick from Phil Foden brought Manchester City to within two points of leader Liverpool.

Pep Guardiola's players have 49 points, like Arsenal (3rd) who beat Liverpool (1st, 51 pts) the day before. The three-time reigning champions receive Everton on Saturday (1:30 p.m.) in a 24th day which will see Burnley and Arsenal, traveling to West Ham.