Manchester City continues to ride a strong wave of form this season, remaining unbeaten and solidifying their reputation as a top contender. Although their match against Fulham on Saturday wasn’t smooth sailing, City demonstrated the resilience of champions by clinching a narrow 3-2 victory, thanks to a late winner from Jeremy Doku.
Heading into the international break, City sit just one point behind league leaders Liverpool. Jeremy Doku, speaking to Manchester Evening News after the Fulham match, shed light on his recent performances and City’s form this season.
Doku Steps Up
While Erling Haaland remains a goal-scoring machine with 11 goals in 10 matches, his pace has slowed a bit, netting just two goals in his last five games. Doku, however, rose to the occasion when needed most, stepping into the spotlight when Haaland faced tighter defenses. Doku’s decisive performance against Fulham shows City has other players ready to step up and deliver in crucial moments.
Haaland’s Recent Challenges
Haaland’s recent drop in goal output was inevitable after an explosive start, where he bagged nine goals in his first four matches. As Pep Guardiola pointed out, Haaland has had limited space to operate in recent games, facing tougher defenses like Arsenal’s or being swarmed by multiple players. Despite this, the City squad remains confident in their star forward, knowing his chances will come.
