Jeremy Doku has transformed into Manchester City's late-season hero, delivering match-winning performances that have kept the club's Premier League title aspirations alive. The Belgian winger's remarkable run of form continued with another stunning goal against Brentford, marking his third spectacular strike in just five days.

Against Everton earlier in the week, Doku scored twice in a 3-3 draw, with his second goal coming in stoppage time to rescue a crucial point that could prove pivotal in the title race. His latest heroics against Brentford further cemented his status as one of the most dangerous attacking threats in the league.

"Everybody knows that he's made an incredible step in the sense of saying, 'I am Jeremy Doku, I am going to win games!'" Guardiola said after the match. "And the big players, the greatest players, always have that mentality."

Despite his impressive goalscoring form, Doku remains focused on improving an aspect of his game he believes is lacking: the "easy goals." The City winger has been working on positioning himself for tap-ins and poacher's efforts, an area where he feels he can add more goals to his tally.

"When I look at my goals, it's all top goals, don't get me wrong, but I want to score those goals where I just tap-in, second post, run in and tap-in, and it just adds more goals to my account," he told Sky Sports. "That's the thing I need to work on."

Interestingly, Doku referenced former City winger Raheem Sterling, who was renowned for scoring numerous tap-ins during his time at the club. "When I look at all my goals even this season, every time dribbles, every time when I do it myself, and I just want to score also, I don't know, even five tap-ins the season," Doku explained.

The statistics from the Brentford match highlight just how integral Doku has become to City's attacking play. He received 41 passes in the final third, more than double any of his teammates, with the team directing 47.3 percent of their attacking touches down the left flank where Doku operates.

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews acknowledged the dilemma Doku poses to opposing defenses: "You can over-cover him, you can put two players on him but City, with the level of talent that they have, if you do that, there's always going to be room for someone else. If it's not Doku, it's going to be someone else stepping up. That's Pep's luxury: he's got phenomenal, game-changing players in big moments to decide games."

Guardiola has also urged Doku to take on more responsibility in crucial moments, telling him: "I told him, if you want to become a better player, you have to win games for yourself. Now I am pretty sure that every time, to block the shot, the defender will not leave the space to do it, and he has to be clever to shoot or make an extra pass because another player will be free."

At just 23 years old, Doku represents one of the most exciting talents in European football. With continued development in his decision-making around the box and the addition of those elusive tap-ins to his repertoire, the Belgian international could soon be mentioned alongside the world's elite wingers.