Manchester City continued their march through domestic competitions with a composed 2-0 victory over Brentford in the EFL Cup quarterfinals , sealing their place in the semifinals with goals from Rayan Cherki and Savinho. For City supporters, it was another reassuring night of control, patience, and authority the kind of performance that reinforces belief that Pep Guardiola's side are hitting their stride at exactly the right time of the season, Softfootball reports.
The mood around the Etihad has turned increasingly optimistic in recent weeks. City fans are still buzzing after a comfortable 3-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace last time out , a result that followed earlier concerns about defensive instability. Against Brentford, those worries were firmly put to bed once again. A clean sheet, another standout display from Cherki, and an assured team performance had supporters declaring that Manchester City are truly back.
Manchester City Fans Celebrate Control, Clean Sheets, and Cherki's RiseCity supporters wasted no time expressing their delight, with many highlighting the growing consistency, defensive solidity, and the sheer joy of watching Pep Guardiola's system click.
