Man City Clash with Fulham: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups, and What to Expect
Manchester City and Fulham face a challenging task to replicate even a fraction of the drama from their last encounter when they meet again on Wednesday evening.
Fulham appeared destined for a comprehensive Premier League thrashing when City visited Craven Cottage in early December and established a commanding 5–1 advantage early in the second period. Nevertheless, inspired by Samuel Chukwueze's substitution, Marco Silva's team mounted a spectacular fightback that narrowly fell short of an extraordinary comeback.
Their 5–4 loss prolonged their winless streak in this matchup to 16 encounters, and they're seeking to prevent a third straight league loss on Wednesday evening following Everton's comeback victory at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
City approach a fixture they've controlled throughout the last decade, having secured an uncommon triumph in thrilling fashion at Anfield on Sunday. Their late resurgence has added excitement to a title contest that seemed to be slipping away, and the former serial champions can reduce Arsenal's advantage to three points before the Gunners visit surprise contenders Brentford on Thursday.
Here's Sports Illustrated's analysis of Wednesday's Premier League encounter.
What Time Does Man City vs. Fulham Kick Off?
What Time Does Man City vs. Fulham Kick Off?
Man City vs. Fulham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Man City vs. Fulham Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Man City (WWDWW) | Fulham (LLWLW) |
|---|---|
Liverpool 1–2 Man City | Fulham 1–2 Everton |
Man City 3–1 Newcastle | Man Utd 3–2 Fulham |
Tottenham 2–2 Man City | Fulham 2–1 Brighton |
Man City 2–0 Galatasaray | Leeds 1–0 Fulham |
Man City 2–0 Wolves | Fulham 3–1 Middlesbrough |
How to Watch Man City vs. Fulham on TV, Live Stream
How to Watch Man City vs. Fulham on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV Channel/Live Stream |
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United Kingdom | TNT Sports 4, discovery+, discovery+ App |
United States | Peacock |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | FOX One |
Man City Team News
Man City Team News
Rúben Dias featured for his first minutes in over a month during the weekend, though his introduction was necessary after Gianluigi Donnarumma collided with Abdukodir Khusanov, who earned Man City's Player of the Month award for January.
Guardiola has verified that the young Uzbek defender will be ready to face Fulham, but Dias's fitness provides the City manager with additional flexibility. Marc Guéhi might have a new defensive partner on Wednesday evening, though the duo became acquainted somewhat at Anfield.
John Stones is recovering but not yet prepared to return to the squad, while Joško Gvardiol remains out for an extended period. In attacking areas, City will hope to have Savinho and Jérémy Doku back at some stage this month.
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Fulham
Man City predicted lineup vs. Fulham (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guéhi, O'Reilly; Rodri; Cherki, Bernardo, Reijnders, Semenyo; Haaland.
Fulham Team News
Fulham Team News
Oscar Bobb is set to face his previous club almost instantly after joining the Cottagers. The young Norwegian winger came on as a substitute during the weekend, but might be included in Silva's starting eleven at the Etihad, considering his history.
Fulham will likely be missing Tom Cairney and Saša Lukić in the middle of the park, but Alex Iwobi has developed into an exceptional performer in a deeper role this campaign. He'll team up with Sander Berge on Wednesday evening.
Calvin Bassey, who impressed at the Africa Cup of Nations, could be brought back into the defense, while dynamic winger Kevin might be deployed against a fragile City backline.
Fulham Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Fulham Predicted Lineup vs. Man City
Fulham predicted lineup vs. Man City (4-2-3-1): Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Berge, Iwobi; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Kevin; Jiménez.
Man City vs. Fulham Score Prediction
Man City vs. Fulham Score Prediction
Fulham have typically been solid under Marco Silva this campaign, but they are susceptible to extended poor spells. Consecutive defeats suggest another mid-table Premier League campaign appears certain, with Saturday's setback particularly harmful to their European ambitions.
While Man City have excellent records against most domestic opponents in recent seasons, the Citizens have enjoyed particular success in this fixture compared to others. Fulham have seldom performed against the Sky Blues since their memorable triumph on this venue in Apr. 2008 that assisted their top-flight survival.
Naturally, this current City side can be vulnerable, and Fulham, with their neat possession play, should find opportunities against an occasionally disorganized press that can be exploited. However, with City motivated after Sunday's excitement, they're likely to increase pressure on Arsenal at the top.
Prediction: Man City 3–1 Fulham