Manchester City vs Fulham: Premier League Preview, Team News & Stats
As Manchester City prepares to take on Fulham, the teams face each other with a historical backdrop. City boasts an impressive record against Fulham, having won their last 19 encounters across all competitions. This streak marks the longest winning run one club has achieved against another in English football history.
Recent Performance and Records
Manchester City’s dominance extends to their recent Premier League meetings as well. They have triumphed in their last 16 confrontations in the league, setting another record for the longest winning streak between two teams.
- City has defeated Fulham in all of their last eight away league matches.
- The aggregate score across these games stands at 25-4.
- Fulham has secured only three victories against City at the Etihad during Premier League fixtures.
Home Ground Advantage
Manchester City has not lost a midweek Premier League home match since May 2010. Their record shows:
- 55 midweek home games: 47 wins, 8 draws
- They have accumulated 44 points out of a possible 51 in their last 17 home league matches.
- Over the last 11 home games, City is unbeaten with 9 wins and 2 draws.
Fulham’s Struggles Against Top Teams
Fulham’s historical performance against teams in the top three of the Premier League has been less than favorable. They have claimed victory in only three of their last 44 away matches against these clubs:
- Defeated Manchester United in October 2003
- Defeated Tottenham Hotspur in March 2013
- Defeated Chelsea in December 2024
Manager Marco Silva has faced Manchester City 13 times in the Premier League and remains winless, an unfortunate record for any manager.
Key Players to Watch
Erling Haaland has been a standout player for Manchester City against Fulham, contributing to 10 goals in just 7 appearances, including 7 goals and 3 assists. Antoine Semenyo has also made an impact, involved in five goals in his last three matches against Fulham.
On Fulham’s side, Raúl Jiménez and Kevin scored in a recent tight game against Manchester United, which ended in a 3-2 loss.
Historical Context
In a notable record, the last Fulham player to manage scoring away at both Manchester United and City in the same season was Pat O’Connell, during the 1962-63 campaign. As both teams head into this match, the stakes are high, and City looks to maintain its remarkable winning streak over Fulham.
