Manchester City go travel Craven Cottage on Tuesday evening to face Fulham for one interesting Premier League match for Matchday 14. The Citizens dey second place with 25 points, while Fulham dey 15th with 17 points under Marco Silva.
Match Preview
Fulham start season mixed, collecting 17 points from 13 matches. Dem dey come into this game fresh from 2-1 away win against Tottenham on Saturday, wey show their improved attack and confidence.
Despite the win, inconsistency still dey, with only three wins in last eight league matches. Craven Cottage don dey reliable though, with four wins, one draw and one defeat at home this season.
Fulham don score 15 goals, concede 17 – numbers wey show their attacking potential and defensive issues wey still dey. Silva focus on possession play and quick transitions dey produce good moments, but consistency across games remain challenge. Across all competitions, Fulham don win four of last five matches, showing confidence dey gradually return.
Manchester City dey second for table but show small vulnerability this season. 25 points from 13 games (eight wins, one draw, four defeats) dey less consistent than previous years. Dem don score 27, concede 12, showing attacking threat dey strong, but defensive lapses show for key moments. Away form weak – only two wins from six league games on road. Recent 2-1 loss to Newcastle show struggles away.
Still, City’s individual quality dey strong. 3-2 comeback win against Leeds, sealed by late Phil Foden strike, show dem fit dig out results. City don win three of last five matches in all competitions, slowly rebuilding momentum.
History between the teams favour City – dem don win last five meetings, including 2-0 at Craven Cottage most recent encounter.
Team News
Fulham no go get Antonee Robinson (knee), Rodrigo Muniz (hamstring). Samuel Chukwueze go retain wing spot, Alex Iwobi continue for midfield. Calvin Bassey and Joachim Andersen likely form central defence, Bernd Leno for goal, Raul Jimenez lead attack.
Manchester City still without Mateo Kovacic (ankle surgery). Rodri return delayed. Defensively, Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol go start, while academy talent Nico O’Reilly and Matheus Nunes fit play full-back. Erling Haaland lead attack, supported by Foden, Jeremy Doku on left.
Possible Lineups
Fulham: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Sessegnon; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, King, Chukwueze; Jimenez
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Gvardiol, Dias, O’Reilly; Silva, Gonzalez, Cherki; Doku, Haaland, Foden
Prediction
We dey predict: Fulham 1-3 Manchester City. City’s individual quality and tactics go give them edge even for tough ground like Craven Cottage. Fulham go create chances and fit score, but City’s head-to-head dominance and deeper squad go secure all three points.
