Manchester City cruised to a commanding 3-0 victory over Brentford, with Jeremy Doku stealing the spotlight with a stunning goal that had fans and pundits alike buzzing. Here's what the key figures had to say after the match.

Doku's Instinctive Strike

Jeremy Doku, speaking to BBC's Match of the Day, couldn't hide his delight after netting a goal that drew comparisons to his earlier effort against Everton. "It looks a bit like the one against Everton," he said. "We wanted to take it short from the corner. I go past my man, look for the pass in between, the ball comes back, and I'm inside the box. I feel I have space to shoot, so I do it without thinking—and I'm happy it went in."

The Belgian winger, known for his electrifying pace and dribbling, admitted he thrives on instinct. "I'm an instinct player. Today it's working out. I scored some goals, I've always played with instinct, but now the goals are coming. I haven't been a different player." He added that after his first chance, the Brentford right-back tried to close him down on his right foot, forcing him to test his speed down the right side. "On the goal, I felt like I had the space to come inside, and I tried it," Doku explained.

Guardiola's Tactical Breakdown

Manager Pep Guardiola, speaking to Sky Sports, acknowledged the challenge Brentford posed early on. "Really tough opponent. Their transition, set-pieces, throw-ins—we suffered in the first minutes. But after that, we played a really good game. Especially the left side in the first half, both sides in the second."

Guardiola reserved special praise for Doku, whose impact has been transformative. "Jeremy is outstanding in many things. He looks like a final product already, though of course he can improve. He's always had this incredible ability to dribble, to make action and connection—it's outstanding. But now it's about winning games. I'm so incredibly pleased to have a guy that brings energy and can score goals."

The manager also addressed tactical adjustments, noting that the team struggled initially because they didn't have enough players in the box in the first half. "Second half, we put more players in the box, and that made the difference. At the end, we took a good result and keep going."

Looking Ahead

When asked about the title race and Arsenal's position, Guardiola remained focused on his team's performance. "We will see—that is not in our hands. We will do our job. We didn't do it perfectly with Everton, but we will do our job and wait."

Reflecting on the team's resilience, Guardiola highlighted the Everton match as a turning point. "Everton was the real proof—3-1 down and the emotions. The second half we gave away. It happened last season many times. Now we're more solid, but we still give away. That's football—it's how you react. I'm pleased for the way we have done it."

With Doku's flair and Guardiola's tactical nous firing on all cylinders, City look poised to keep the pressure on at the top of the table. For fans, this performance is a reminder of the thrilling football that defines the Premier League's business end.