Confirmed Match Officials: Manchester City vs Brentford (Premier League)

Peter Bankes will take charge of Manchester City versus Brentford on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester City face Brentford in their final match before the World Cup break, and are looking to make it three wins in a week at the Etihad Stadium.

After victories over Fulham and Chelsea, Pep Guardiola's side can move to the top of the Premier League table with a win over Thomas Frank's Brentford on Saturday.

Brentford are winless in their last four Premier League outings, while City have a formidable record at home, winning every game at the Etihad so far this season.

Erling Haaland's late penalty secured a vital 2-1 win against Fulham last weekend, after Joao Cancelo was sent off in the first-half.

Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez both scored against Chelsea on Wednesday, as the Sky Blues set up a last 16 tie against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup.

Ahead of Saturday’s clash at the Etihad Stadium, the Premier League have announced the Match Officials for the match.

General view of the Etihad Stadium. (Alamy)

Match Referee

Peter Bankes will take charge of proceedings at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

The referee has officiated 12 matches so far this season, showing 59 yellow cards and one red card.

Bankes last took charge of City in April 2021, when the Blues beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.

Assistant Referees

Bankes will be accompanied at the Etihad Stadium by Assistant Referees Eddie Smart and Nick Greenhalgh.

Video Assistant Referees

Overviewing proceedings from Stockley Park will be Video Assistant Referee David Coote and Assistant Video Assistant Referee Nick Hopton.

Fourth Official

Darren Bond has been appointed as the Fourth Official.

The referee will be overseeing conduct within the two dugouts, and the behaviour of managers Pep Guardiola and Thomas Frank.