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Ivan Toney has hit the ground since returning from his ban for breaching betting regulations.<\/p>\n

The Brentford star has scored four goals in five appearances in the Premier League and despite the constant speculation over his future, the 27-year-old is remaining entirely focused on his football.<\/p>\n

Ahead of Brentford\u2019s trip to Manchester City tonight, we take a closer look at Toney\u2019s impressive form.<\/p>\n

Back with a bang<\/h2>\n

Only Rasmus Hojlund (five) and Bukayo Saka (six) have scored more Premier League goals than Toney since his comeback in January.<\/p>\n

The powerful striker is second only to Darwin Nunez for shots on target (10) in that period and ranks joint-sixth in the division for aerial duels won (16).<\/p>\n

Toney has immediately re-established himself as Brentford\u2019s focal point in attack and their form has been noticeably better.<\/p>\n

The Bees have triumphed in two of their five league matches since the striker\u2019s return, having won just once in eight games beforehand.<\/p>\n

Victories against Nottingham Forest and Wolves \u2014 both of which Toney scored in \u2014 could prove crucial as Brentford look to distance themselves from the bottom three.<\/p>\n

Even if he departs at the end of the season, his contributions may be the difference between relegation and retaining a place in the top flight.<\/p>\n

Pep praise<\/h2>\n

City will certainly be wary of Toney ahead of tonight\u2019s meeting \u2014 the lethal finisher was only outscored by Erling Haaland and Harry Kane last season.<\/p>\n

Pep Guardiola has revealed his admiration for the England international and warned his players not to underestimate his abilities in the final third.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cHe [Toney] is so dangerous.<\/p>\n

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Brentford have been boosted by the return of Ivan Toney<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a master of using his body for the second ball, good finishing, you can link with him \u2014 he\u2019s one of the best I\u2019ve ever seen [at that].<\/p>\n

\u201cA few weeks ago the goal we conceded [to him] \u2014 we defended not properly but he did it really well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Toney scored twice in a dramatic 2-1 win at the Etihad last season \u2014 and he will be hoping to do the same again when he faces the Treble winners in Manchester.<\/p>\n

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Busy summer ahead<\/h2>\n

There was an air of uncertainty around Toney\u2019s intentions before he played his first game in eight months.<\/p>\n

Transfer rumours had continued during his absence but there was still a feeling that he needed to prove himself again after spending so long on the sidelines.<\/p>\n

So far he has done that, performing so well that discussions about a place in England\u2019s squad at the European Championship this summer have been reignited.<\/p>\n

Brentford boss Thomas Frank said: \u201cI know what Ivan can bring and I think it\u2019s something different England don\u2019t have.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a top player and a top striker \u2014 he is unique.\u201d<\/p>\n

At his current rate, Toney is on course to net 15 times in the Premier League by the end of the season and will likely secure a move to a top-six club in the coming months.<\/p>\n

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