Manchester City is set to host Fulham today at 3 p.m. at the Etihad Stadium, aiming to regain momentum in the Premier League after two successive draws against Arsenal and Newcastle United. With the international break approaching, Pep Guardiola’s side will be keen to secure all three points.
Recent Form
The current Premier League champions recently showcased their strength in the UEFA Champions League, winning convincingly 4-0 against Slovan Bratislava, with goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, and James McAtee.
Fulham, on the other hand, is coming off a solid performance, having defeated Nottingham Forest away from home, marking the end of an impressive unbeaten streak to start the season. As a result, both City and Arsenal are the only remaining unbeaten teams in the league.
Team News
Manchester City will be missing several key players for this afternoon’s clash:
- Kevin De Bruyne: Out due to a longer-term injury.
- Rodri and Oscar Bobb: Both are dealing with long-term injuries.
- Nathan Ake: Expected to be unavailable until after the international break.
Fulham will also be without some key players:
- Carlos Vinicius: Out with a calf injury.
- Jorge Cuenca: Also sidelined for this match.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Manchester City has dominated this matchup, winning each of the last 16 meetings against Fulham. The last time City failed to beat Fulham was in 2011, when the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Match Officials
The Premier League has appointed Peter Bankes as the match referee for today’s encounter at the Etihad Stadium.
Conclusion
As Manchester City aims to rectify their domestic form, this clash against Fulham promises to be a compelling matchup, with City looking to extend their remarkable record against the Cottagers