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Manager Pep Guardiola, who is recovering from back surgery in Barcelona, might not have been physically present, but his influence was palpable as his assistant coach Juanma Lillo insisted that Guardiola was "totally present" for his 200th Premier League victory, a landmark achieved in just 269 games, breaking an all-time English top-flight record.
Last weekend, Manchester City left it late but secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Sheffield United in an away fixture. Meanwhile, the Cottagers of Fulham impressively held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium in their last top-flight encounter. These performances have set the stage for an exciting clash.
When dissecting Manchester City's dominant statistics against Sheffield United, one can't help but marvel at their 80% possession and an astonishing 30 attempts on goal. Such numbers suggest that the reigning champions would have strolled to victory at Bramall Lane. However, the reality was different, with the drama unfolding as Erling Haaland missed a first-half penalty. His second-half opener was canceled out by Jayden Bogle in the 85th minute, only for Champions League hero Rodri to rescue City's pride with a thunderous match-winner into the top corner just three minutes later.
Manager Pep Guardiola, who is recovering from back surgery in Barcelona, might not have been physically present, but his influence was palpable as his assistant coach Juanma Lillo insisted that Guardiola was "totally present" for his 200th Premier League victory, a landmark achieved in just 269 games, breaking an all-time English top-flight record.
Manchester City now sit comfortably atop the Premier League table as the only top-flight team with a perfect record after three games this season. They will be brimming with confidence, especially on home turf, where they have been nearly invincible. Their recent 1-0 victory against Newcastle United marked their 17th consecutive win at the Etihad Stadium in all competitions, setting a new club record. During this impressive streak, they've netted an astounding 55 goals while conceding a mere seven.
Adding to their dominance, Manchester City has also triumphed in each of their last 14 meetings with Fulham in all competitions. This is a feat that only the Citizens themselves have ever accomplished against an opponent in English football history (15 wins versus Watford).
On the other hand, Fulham's journey has been more tumultuous. After a disheartening 3-0 home defeat to Brentford, they've bounced back admirably. Drawing with Arsenal in the Premier League and beating Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup have been notable achievements. Last Saturday, they displayed resilience by salvaging a point against Arsenal, despite being down to 10 men, with Joao Palhinha equalizing in the 87th minute.
In the EFL Cup, Marco Silva served a one-game touchline ban, but his Fulham side persevered, securing a 5-3 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage. Their reward? A third-round draw at home to Norwich City.
Fulham, eager to conclude this phase of the season on a high note, face a formidable challenge. They've lost their last nine visits to the Etihad Stadium. Not since April 2009, under former boss Roy Hodgson, have Fulham managed to claim all three points on the blue side of Manchester.
Despite their struggles, Fulham did provide stiff competition against Manchester City in both home and away fixtures last season, but they narrowly fell short on both occasions with 2-1 scorelines. Erling Haaland, known for his late-game heroics, netted a dramatic 95th-minute winner from the penalty spot, denying Silva's men a point during their last visit to the Etihad nine months ago.
As the stage is set for this weekend's clash, Manchester City looks to continue their triumphant journey while Fulham aims to defy the odds and secure a memorable result at the Etihad. Football enthusiasts worldwide will be keenly watching, anticipating another thrilling chapter in the beautiful game.
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Manager Pep Guardiola, who is recovering from back surgery in Barcelona, might not have been physically present, but his influence was palpable as his assistant coach Juanma Lillo insisted that Guardiola was "totally present" for his 200th Premier League victory, a landmark achieved in just 269 games, breaking an all-time English top-flight record.
Manchester City now sit comfortably atop the Premier League table as the only top-flight team with a perfect record after three games this season. They will be brimming with confidence, especially on home turf, where they have been nearly invincible. Their recent 1-0 victory against Newcastle United marked their 17th consecutive win at the Etihad Stadium in all competitions, setting a new club record. During this impressive streak, they've netted an astounding 55 goals while conceding a mere seven.
Adding to their dominance, Manchester City has also triumphed in each of their last 14 meetings with Fulham in all competitions. This is a feat that only the Citizens themselves have ever accomplished against an opponent in English football history (15 wins versus Watford).
On the other hand, Fulham's journey has been more tumultuous. After a disheartening 3-0 home defeat to Brentford, they've bounced back admirably. Drawing with Arsenal in the Premier League and beating Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup have been notable achievements. Last Saturday, they displayed resilience by salvaging a point against Arsenal, despite being down to 10 men, with Joao Palhinha equalizing in the 87th minute.
In the EFL Cup, Marco Silva served a one-game touchline ban, but his Fulham side persevered, securing a 5-3 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage. Their reward? A third-round draw at home to Norwich City.
Fulham, eager to conclude this phase of the season on a high note, face a formidable challenge. They've lost their last nine visits to the Etihad Stadium. Not since April 2009, under former boss Roy Hodgson, have Fulham managed to claim all three points on the blue side of Manchester.
Despite their struggles, Fulham did provide stiff competition against Manchester City in both home and away fixtures last season, but they narrowly fell short on both occasions with 2-1 scorelines. Erling Haaland, known for his late-game heroics, netted a dramatic 95th-minute winner from the penalty spot, denying Silva's men a point during their last visit to the Etihad nine months ago.
As the stage is set for this weekend's clash, Manchester City looks to continue their triumphant journey while Fulham aims to defy the odds and secure a memorable result at the Etihad. Football enthusiasts worldwide will be keenly watching, anticipating another thrilling chapter in the beautiful game.
Send a message
Manager Pep Guardiola, who is recovering from back surgery in Barcelona, might not have been physically present, but his influence was palpable as his assistant coach Juanma Lillo insisted that Guardiola was "totally present" for his 200th Premier League victory, a landmark achieved in just 269 games, breaking an all-time English top-flight record.
Manchester City now sit comfortably atop the Premier League table as the only top-flight team with a perfect record after three games this season. They will be brimming with confidence, especially on home turf, where they have been nearly invincible. Their recent 1-0 victory against Newcastle United marked their 17th consecutive win at the Etihad Stadium in all competitions, setting a new club record. During this impressive streak, they've netted an astounding 55 goals while conceding a mere seven.
Adding to their dominance, Manchester City has also triumphed in each of their last 14 meetings with Fulham in all competitions. This is a feat that only the Citizens themselves have ever accomplished against an opponent in English football history (15 wins versus Watford).
On the other hand, Fulham's journey has been more tumultuous. After a disheartening 3-0 home defeat to Brentford, they've bounced back admirably. Drawing with Arsenal in the Premier League and beating Tottenham Hotspur in the EFL Cup have been notable achievements. Last Saturday, they displayed resilience by salvaging a point against Arsenal, despite being down to 10 men, with Joao Palhinha equalizing in the 87th minute.
In the EFL Cup, Marco Silva served a one-game touchline ban, but his Fulham side persevered, securing a 5-3 victory on penalties following a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage. Their reward? A third-round draw at home to Norwich City.
Fulham, eager to conclude this phase of the season on a high note, face a formidable challenge. They've lost their last nine visits to the Etihad Stadium. Not since April 2009, under former boss Roy Hodgson, have Fulham managed to claim all three points on the blue side of Manchester.
Despite their struggles, Fulham did provide stiff competition against Manchester City in both home and away fixtures last season, but they narrowly fell short on both occasions with 2-1 scorelines. Erling Haaland, known for his late-game heroics, netted a dramatic 95th-minute winner from the penalty spot, denying Silva's men a point during their last visit to the Etihad nine months ago.
As the stage is set for this weekend's clash, Manchester City looks to continue their triumphant journey while Fulham aims to defy the odds and secure a memorable result at the Etihad. Football enthusiasts worldwide will be keenly watching, anticipating another thrilling chapter in the beautiful game.