Updated On: 11 February, 2022 06:58 AM IST | Manchester | AFP
Man City boss Pep Guardiola hails team after defending champions cruise past Brentford 2-0 to take commanding 12-point lead atop the EPL league table

Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez (right) celebrates after scoring against Brentford during their EPL encounter on Wednesday. Pic/Getty Images
Pep Guardiola warned many hurdles still lie in the way of Manchester City and a fourth Premier League title in five years after sweeping aside Brentford 2-0 to go 12 points clear at the top of the table.
Guardiola’s men were not at their scintillating best at the Etihad, but still had far too much for a Brentford side that risk being dragged into a relegation battle. The Bees had held out bravely for 40 minutes until a mistimed tackle from Mads Roerslev brought down Raheem Sterling and Riyad Mahrez coolly slotted away the penalty.