Manchester City aim to keep title race alive as Fulham visit Etihad
City chase Arsenal while Fulham look to halt losing streak against dominant rivals
Manchester City continue pushing to keep the Premier League title race alive and will feel confident heading into their clash with Fulham, having dominated this fixture in recent years.
Pep Guardiola’s side produced a huge statement victory at Anfield last time out, while Fulham arrive hoping to rediscover consistency after a difficult recent run.
City riding momentum after major Anfield comeback
Manchester City strengthened their title hopes with an impressive 2-1 comeback victory away at Liverpool, leaving them six points behind league leaders Arsenal. That result extended City’s unbeaten streak across all competitions to five matches, with four wins and one draw.
The reigning champions have been remarkably consistent in midweek Premier League fixtures, avoiding defeat in their last 55 matches played during the week, winning 47 and drawing eight. Their home form has also been exceptional, with City unbeaten in their last 11 league matches at the Etihad Stadium, winning nine and drawing two.
City have also shown attacking consistency, scoring exactly two goals in each of their last three league matches.
Fulham searching for sharper finishing and defensive focus
Fulham remain in the top half of the table but have struggled for results recently, losing three of their last four league matches. Their most recent setback came in a narrow 2-1 home defeat against Everton, marking their fifth consecutive Premier League match decided by a single goal.
Head coach Marco Silva has highlighted his side’s lack of clinical finishing and will be demanding greater focus throughout matches. The Cottagers have conceded decisive goals in stoppage time in each of their last two away league matches, including a dramatic 3-2 defeat at Manchester United earlier this month.
City’s overwhelming dominance in head-to-head meetings
Manchester City have enjoyed complete control over this fixture in recent seasons, winning their last 16 Premier League meetings against Fulham and their last 19 clashes across all competitions. Both runs represent record streaks in English football.
City have also won their last 11 home matches against Fulham, with both teams scoring in each of the last four meetings at the Etihad.
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Erling Haaland once again proved decisive for City with a late winning goal at Anfield and has an outstanding record against Fulham. In seven league meetings with the London side, he has been involved in ten goals, scoring seven times and providing three assists.
Fulham will look to Raúl Jiménez for attacking inspiration. The striker has scored each of his last five Premier League goals in the second half, making him a dangerous late threat.
Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov remains a doubt after suffering a head injury during the victory over Liverpool. Fulham midfielder Saša Lukić has missed the last three matches and his availability remains uncertain.
