Manchester City heads into their clash against Fulham with a strong recent form, remaining unbeaten in the Premier League. They’ve won five of their last six matches and comfortably sit near the top of the table, trailing Liverpool by just one point. Fulham, on the other hand, has had a commendable run, with 11 points from their last five matches, but they face an uphill battle against City, a team they’ve historically struggled with, losing their last 16 encounters since 2009.
Injuries:
City are missing key players, including Rodri, and Kevin De Bruyne remains sidelined with a long-term injury. Fulham, however, have had a relatively healthy squad with only minor injury concerns.
Predicted Lineups:
Manchester City (4-3-3):
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Foden; Doku, Haaland, Grealish.
Fulham (4-2-3-1):
Leno; Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Wilson, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez.
Prediction:
Despite Fulham’s decent form, their dismal record against City, combined with Guardiola’s tactical depth, makes City heavy favorites. A comfortable 3-0 win for City is likely.
