Man City v Fulham

Man City come off a thrilling 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday to face a more pedestrian Fulham. Three more points needed in the race to overhaul Arsenal. Can Fulham stop them?

Man City v Fulham Etihad Stadium 20:30 CET

Team News:

Man City have the sames guys missing from Sunday with Stones, Gvardiol, Savinho and Doku all unavailable. Stand in centre back Khusanov is under concussion protocol so should miss out. Ruben Dias or Nathan Ake are ready to step in.

Fulham are without midfielder starter Sasa Lukic and back up Tom Cairney.

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Formations:

Manchester City are set up in a 4-1-3-2 shape that often functions more like a 4-1-4-1. Marmoush operates as the roaming support to Haaland, though he struggled to make an impact against Liverpool. The team looked far more threatening once Cherki entered the match.

Fulham, meanwhile, will stick with their usual 4-2-3-1 setup, a system Marco Silva has relied on for most of the season. His side will face a significant challenge here

Statistics:

Referee: Paul Tierney (Average cards 3.25 Yellow 0.07 Red)

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Match Preview:

Manchester City have the chance to close the gap on Arsenal to just three points with a victory here. Their dramatic late win at Anfield should give them plenty of confidence, showcasing both their resilience and ability to deliver under pressure. Haaland, with a goal and an assist, will be full of belief.

Fulham sit 10th in the table but arrive in poor form, having lost three of their last four matches. It’s difficult to see them coping with City at the Etihad.

Betting Preview:

Manchester City should secure a comfortable victory here and will likely aim to boost their goal difference as well. Fulham are a solid side, but they may struggle to cope with a Manchester City team showing sharp focus and determination. Options such as City -2 or even higher, as well as Manchester City Half-Time/Full-Time, are worth considering.