Rumors are swirling that Pep Guardiola may be entering his last season as manager of Manchester City, following in the footsteps of Jürgen Klopp’s departure from Liverpool. Tribalfootball spoke to Thomas Frank, the manager of Brentford, who has faced both City and Liverpool over the past three seasons. Frank also added Arsenal to the mix, stating that they belong in the same group as the other two teams.
Despite the tough competition, Brentford came close to securing points against Arsenal in both home and away matches, losing narrowly with goals scored in the 86th and 89th minutes. Frank expressed his pride in his team’s performance and their ability to challenge top-four sides.
When it comes to facing Liverpool, Frank highlighted a strong 45-minute display from Brentford, even with several key players missing. However, they ended up losing 4-1, acknowledging Liverpool’s ability to reach a different level.
While all three teams pose challenges, Frank noted differences in their playing styles. Arsenal and Manchester City share similarities due to their managers’ close working relationship, with ideas borrowed from each other. Liverpool, on the other hand, have a more open defensive approach, providing opportunities for counterattacks. However, they are also more difficult to handle in their offensive play compared to the other two teams.
Brentford has managed to defeat all the so-called Big 6 teams during their time in the Premier League, a feat that Frank takes great pride in. He emphasized the importance of humility and expressed his pride in being part of the fantastic group at Brentford.
In conclusion, facing teams coached by Klopp, Guardiola, and Arteta presents unique challenges for Brentford. Despite their differences in playing style, all three teams are formidable opponents in their own right.
