Fulham vs Manchester City: Premier League Preview, Team News & Stats
As Fulham prepares to face Manchester City in their upcoming Premier League match, the statistics highlight a challenging history for the Cottagers against the reigning champions. Over 18 encounters, Fulham has not secured a victory against Manchester City, marking a record in English football for consecutive losses between two clubs.
Historical Context of Fulham vs Manchester City
Manchester City holds an impressive record against Fulham, having won the last 15 Premier League matches. This streak represents the longest undefeated history one side has maintained against another in the league.
Fulham’s Struggles at Home
Fulham’s home ground, Craven Cottage, presents a particularly tough challenge when hosting Manchester City. They have yet to keep a clean sheet in any of their 17 Premier League home games against City, achieving only one victory along with five draws and 11 losses.
- Games Played: 17
- Wins: 1
- Draws: 5
- Losses: 11
Penalty Statistics Favor City
In terms of penalties, Manchester City has successfully converted all 10 penalties taken against Fulham. This penalty success rate is only matched by Everton, which has a perfect record against Newcastle.
Recent Performances
Despite their historical difficulties, Fulham has performed reasonably well at home lately, having won four of their last five matches, with their only loss occurring against league leaders Arsenal. The Cottagers are aiming for their first three consecutive home wins since December 2023.
In contrast, Manchester City has faced some challenges in their recent away performances, losing their last two Premier League away games. Prior to this, they had notably only lost twice in their previous 14 league matches played in London.
Pep Guardiola’s Record
Manager Pep Guardiola boasts a remarkable win ratio in Premier League games held in London. He has managed to secure victory in 36 out of 56 matches, leading to a 64% success rate. His only previous defeats in this context came against Arsenal.
Player Highlights
Striker Erling Haaland has been particularly prolific against Fulham, scoring six goals in just six appearances this season. The only player with a superior record of goals against sides managed by Marco Silva in the Premier League is Harry Kane, who has netted seven times.
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Bernd Leno has struggled in previous encounters against Manchester City, losing all 12 matches he has played against them, which includes stints with both Arsenal and Fulham.
Looking Ahead
As this match unfolds, Fulham will need to confront their historical struggles against Manchester City. With the pressure mounting and their recent home form encouraging, they will aim to turn the tide and secure a vital victory at Craven Cottage.
