Premier League: Fulham vs Manchester City Live
Preview: Fulham vs Manchester City
Fulham vs Manchester City comes off on Saturday at 11:30am at Craven Cottage as Man City seeks their fourth consecutive Premier League title. Fulham is looking to get back at the reigning champions after losing 5-1 in their previous match at the Etihad Stadium in September.
The Cottagers will be the next team to face the dominant Manchester City, but their recent performances suggest they may struggle. The team, led by Marco Silva, has not been in good form, with just one win in their last seven matches (with three draws and three losses). Their recent 0-0 draw with Brentford indicates that they are not in a good place, and they seem eager for the season to end. Fulham also has a poor record against Manchester City, having lost their last 15 meetings. However, they have managed to earn four points against City’s title rivals Arsenal this season, which could be a source of encouragement for them.
Man City were once again in a dominant form in their match against Wolves last Saturday, as Erling Haaland’s four goals helped them secure a 5-1 victory. This win extended their unbeaten streak to 20 league games, with their last six matches resulting in victories, during which they scored four or more goals in five of them. Guardiola’s team is now in a strong position to potentially win a historic fourth consecutive English league title, and their consistent goal-scoring record suggests they are well on their way. Additionally, City has a strong track record of scoring 2+ goals in their last eight visits to this venue, and have held half-time leads in three of the last four matches.
Head-to-head
In recent years, Fulham has not posed a significant challenge to Manchester City. The Citizens have won their last 15 matches against Fulham, including a dominant 5-1 victory at Etihad Stadium in September last year.
Prediction
While Fulham should not be underestimated for their upcoming match on Saturday due to their ability to cause surprises this season, it is hard to bet against a strong and motivated Manchester City team who are in top form and aiming for more success in the Premier League. Man City has a strong history of success against Fulham, consistently scoring at least two goals in their last 16 encounters. It is expected that they will continue to dominate in the attacking third at Craven Cottage.
