Haaland winner, Guardiola reaches 250 Premier League wins

Manchester City beat Brentford 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium after Erling Haaland's ninth-minute strike, moving City up to fifth in the Premier League. Reports vary on Haaland's season totals — he has 18 goals in 11 matches overall and has reached double-figure club returns (some sources cite 12 goals in nine club appearances). The win was Pep Guardiola's 250th Premier League victory in charge of City. Midfielder Rodri was forced off early with an apparent hamstring problem, raising fitness concerns ahead of the international break. City enter the break unbeaten in recent matches and have closed the gap on leaders Arsenal. Guardiola urged others to contribute more goals despite Haaland's form.