English champions Manchester City have started their new campaign in the English Premier League in style. As of yet, Manchester City is the only EPL team to win all three games this season. With nine points, the Citizens stand at the top of the table.
They will host Fulham FC tomorrow at Etihad Stadium, aiming to extend the winning run. Meanwhile, Fulham FC started their journey in the Premier League with a victory against Everton. But they tasted a defeat in their following game against Brentford. However, the Marco Silva boys responded very well after the defeat. They stunned Arsenal in the gameweek three. Moreover, Fulham FC eliminated Tottenham Hotspur from the Carabao Cup on penalties.
Stats & Facts
Manchester City, of course, are the dominating side against Fulham FC. Manchester City didn’t lose a single point against Fulham FC in their last 14 meetings in all competitions, securing victories from all those games.
The last time Fulham defeated Man City was in 2009 at Etihad. Since then, they have been winless in 12 meetings with the Citizens at Etihad Stadium. Fulham conceded 27 goals against Manchester City in their most recent nine games, while they scored only two. In addition, a win over Fulham tomorrow would give City their first four consecutive wins since 2016.
Team News
Manchester City have signed Matheus Nunes from Wolves on Deadline Day for £53million. He could make his first appearance for the Citizens tomorrow against Fulham FC. Jeremy Doku is also waiting to make his debut for Man City.
Midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne is still out of the squad due to his injury, while Jon Stones remains out due to a hamstring injury. Defender Manuel Akenji missed the game against Sheffield United, but he has recovered and is ready to play tomorrow. Phil Foden has also recovered and should be available.
As for Fulham FC, Calvin Bassey and Tim Ream are back from a one-game suspension. Brazilian winger Willian missed Fulham’s last two games, but the manager hopes to get him against Man City.
The Possible Lineup for Man City:
Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Foden, Alvarez, Grealish; Haaland
The Possible Lineup for Fulham FC:
Leno; Tete, Ream, Bassey, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Wilson, Pereira, De Cordova-Reid; Jimenez
Prediction: Man City 3-1 Fulham
Man City are flying in the league, securing all three victories from the first three games. Star striker Erling Haaland is also getting goals for the Citizens. As the home team, Man City are very favorite to win this game.
Meanwhile, Fulham have gained momentum after playing against Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur. But it is really difficult for Marco Silva’s boys to beat Man City at their home ground.
Betfair Odds
Man City: 1.16
Draw: 8.98
Fulham: 20.95
