Premier League Regular Season - 26
Manchester City 3 - 0 FT Fulham
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
24' A. Semenyo
30' N. O'Reilly (A. Semenyo)
J. Andersen 31'
39' E. Haaland (P. Foden)
41' B. Silva
HT
46' ↓ E. Haaland ↑O. Marmoush
60' ↓ B. Silva ↑T. Reijnders
60' ↓ M. Nunes ↑A. Khusanov
↓ R. Jimenez ↑Rodrigo Muniz 60'
↓ E. Smith Rowe ↑J. King 60'
↓ S. Chukwueze ↑Kevin 60'
66' P. Foden
71' ↓ P. Foden ↑R. Cherki
71' ↓ Rodri ↑Nico
↓ H. Wilson ↑O. Bobb 72'
↓ S. Berge ↑H. Reed 81'
83' Nico
84' P. Guardiola
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheus Nunes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Rúben Dias 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Marc Guéhi 
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
99
Passes
9
Duels
Rayan Aït-Nouri
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
69%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Bernardo Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Rodri
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
95
Passes
2
Duels
Nico O'Reilly 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Forwards
Phil Foden
MAGNET
53
Activity
53
Activity
45
Passes
8
Duels
Erling Haaland 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Antoine Semenyo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
James Trafford 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdukodir Khusanov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Max Alleyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rico Lewis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tijjani Reijnders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Cherki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fulham
Goalkeepers
Bernd Leno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kenny Tete
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Joachim Andersen 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
2
Tackles
Calvin Bassey 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Ryan Sessegnon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Sander Berge
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Alex Iwobi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Wilson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Emile Smith Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Samuel Chukwueze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Raúl Jiménez 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Benjamin Lecomte
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Cuenca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antonee Robinson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Castagne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua King 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Oscar Bobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harrison Reed
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rodrigo Muniz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/12/2025 | Fulham | 4 - 5 | Manchester City | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 25/05/2025 | Fulham | 0 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 05/10/2024 | Manchester City | 3 - 2 | Fulham | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 11/05/2024 | Fulham | 0 - 4 | Manchester City | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
| 02/09/2023 | Manchester City | 5 - 1 | Fulham | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 30/04/2023 | Fulham | 1 - 2 | Manchester City | Premier League | Craven Cottage |
02/12/2025
25/05/2025
05/10/2024
11/05/2024
02/09/2023
30/04/2023
Manchester City Win
Fulham Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +32
P: 26 GD: +30
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +10
P: 26 GD: +17
P: 26 GD: +6
P: 26 GD: +5
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -2
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -3
P: 26 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -4
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: -13
P: 26 GD: -17
P: 26 GD: -23
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +37
P: 29 GD: +32
P: 29 GD: +11
P: 29 GD: +5
P: 29 GD: +19
P: 29 GD: +9
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 29 GD: +1
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 29 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -2
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -15
P: 29 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -26
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Fifteen Minutes of Fury at the Etihad
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. Manchester City delivered a masterclass in efficiency to dismantle Fulham and maintain pressure at the top of the table.
The High-Tempo Standard
The atmosphere at Etihad Stadium was electric as Manchester City immediately imposed their tactical identity. While Fulham attempted to maintain a compact shape, the hosts controlled possession with 56%, pulling the visitors across the pitch with surgical precision. An Intensity rating of 5.6 reflects a match that simmered before boiling over in a spectacular display of clinical finishing. The deadlock was finally broken in the 24th minute when Antoine Semenyo found space to fire home, rewarding City's early dominance. It was a crunch match for the home side, who knew that anything less than three points would derail their pursuit of the summit, and the early breakthrough set a tone of relentless ambition that the visitors simply could not match.
The Fifteen-Minute Demolition
What followed the opener was a textbook example of how to kill a game before the interval. A Balance score of 2.4 highlights the sudden shift in momentum as the floodgates opened. Just six minutes after the first goal, Antoine Semenyo turned provider, sliding a pass to N. O'Reilly who doubled the advantage. The visitors looked shell-shocked, struggling to cope with the rapid transitions and the movement of City's front line. The flurry reached its crescendo in the 39th minute when P. Foden teed up E. Haaland for a trademark finish. Within a mere fifteen minutes, the result was effectively secured, turning what could have been a cagey affair into a one-sided exhibition of Premier League quality.
Defensive Solidity and Table Implications
The second half saw City manage the tempo with the intelligence of champions. While the scoreline remained 3-0, the defensive performance was equally impressive. Rúben Dias and Marc Guéhi were imperial at the back, ensuring the visitors never found a route back into the contest despite a total of 12 shots from the away side. With the Stakes measured at 7.0, this victory provides City with much-needed momentum as they look to close the 22-point gap to the leaders. For Fulham, it was a harsh reminder of the clinical standards required at this level. The result keeps City firmly in the title race conversation, while the visitors must regroup to avoid sliding further down the mid-table rankings after a difficult night in Manchester.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Manchester City's season?
This clinical victory keeps City in 2nd place and maintains their momentum in the title race as they look to narrow the gap to the top.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
The Etihad Gauntlet: City’s Championship Resolve Tested
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A pivotal night in the title race where Manchester City must rediscover their clinical edge to keep pace at the summit and avoid a season-defining slip-up.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City continue their pursuit of another Premier League crown. Currently sitting in 2nd place with 47 points, Pep Guardiola’s side has shown uncharacteristic vulnerability lately, recording a Form of DWLDD. Despite the recent stutters, the attacking output remains fearsome, averaging 2.4 goals per game at home. They face a Fulham side that has settled comfortably into 8th position, proving to be a difficult unit to break down for even the most elite opposition. For City, this isn't just about three points; it is about maintaining momentum in a relentless title race.
Key Battle
The tactical narrative hinges on whether Marc Guéhi can provide the defensive Balance required to nullify the physical presence of Raúl Jiménez. Guéhi has been a model of consistency for the home side, averaging a 7.8 rating over his last two outings. However, Jiménez arrives in Manchester with confidence, having netted twice in his last five matches. If Jiménez can hold the ball up and bring the likes of Samuel Chukwueze into play, City’s backline will be forced into a high-pressure evening of constant recovery runs.
Our Prediction
Expect City to monopolise the ball from the first whistle, utilizing the world-class Stars in their engine room. While Rodri dictates the tempo, Omar Marmoush will look to exploit the half-spaces. Fulham will rely on the counter-attacking threat of Harry Wilson, but City's sheer volume of chances should eventually overwhelm the visitors. We anticipate a 3-1 victory for the hosts, with E. Haaland likely proving the difference-maker in the final third.