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The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Fulham take on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side in an important clash at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. The Cityzens have stepped up to the plate this season and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Manchester City vs Fulham Preview
Fulham are in sixth place in the Premier League standings and have punched above their weight this season. The Cottagers defeated Nottingham Forest by a 1-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Manchester City, on the other hand, are in second place in the league table and have been impressive this season. The home side thrashed Slovan Bratislava by a 4-0 scoreline in the UEFA Champions League this week and will be confident ahead of this match.
Manchester City vs Fulham Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester City have a good historical record against Fulham and have won 41 out of the 74 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Fulham's 17 victories.
- Manchester City have won each of their last 16 matches against Fulham in all competitions - the longest such run by one English team against another in top-flight history.
- Fulham are winless in their last 18 matches away from home against Manchester City in the Premier League and have lost each of their last 13 such games in the competition.
- Manchester City have won a penalty in each of their last six matches against Fulham in the Premier League - the longest such run by one team against another in the history of the competition.
Manchester City vs Fulham Prediction
Manchester City have been at their imperious best on multiple occasions this season but have suffered from a few stutters over the past month. Erling Haaland and Phil Foden were impressive in the Champions League and will need to be at their best this weekend.
Fulham have been exceptional this season and are capable of pulling off an upset on their day. Manchester City are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester City 4-2 Fulham
Manchester City vs Fulham Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester City to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Erling Haaland to score - Yes
