Manchester City vs Fulham: Team News, Predicted Lineups & Score Prediction

Manchester City return to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night riding the momentum of their dramatic victory at Anfield, knowing another three points could cut Arsenal’s lead to just three in the Premier League title race.

Pep Guardiola’s side delivered one of the defining moments of their season at Anfield. A late equaliser from Bernardo Silva and a 93rd-minute winner from Erling Haaland secured a historic victory and reignited belief in City’s pursuit of the summit.

Now the focus shifts quickly to Fulham.

Historical Edge: City’s Dominance Over Fulham

The Citizens hold a remarkable record against Fulham, winning their last 19 meetings in all competitions, including 16 consecutive league victories. Both streaks represent the longest winning runs one English club has recorded over another.

The reverse fixture in December was a chaotic nine-goal thriller, underlining Fulham’s ability to cause problems but history heavily favours Guardiola’s men.

Title Pressure Mounts

City’s win at Anfield was their first there with a full crowd since 2003, a result that could prove pivotal in the title race. With Arsenal facing a tricky fixture of their own, this presents a golden opportunity for City to apply real pressure.

Momentum, confidence and historical dominance are firmly on their side.

Fulham’s Form & Challenge

Marco Silva’s side arrive in Manchester struggling for rhythm. Sitting in mid-table but still harbouring European ambitions, Fulham have lost three of their last four league matches.

Their latest setback a 2–1 home defeat to Everton saw a one-goal lead slip before an unfortunate Bernd Leno own goal sealed their fate.

Away form remains a concern. Fulham have managed just three league wins on the road this season, and the Etihad is rarely forgiving.

Team News

Manchester City | City have several injury concerns:

• Josko Gvardiol (tibial fracture)

• Jeremy Doku (calf)

• Mateo Kovacic (ankle/heel)

• John Stones (fitness)

• Savinho (quad)

Abdukodir Khusanov will be assessed after being withdrawn as a concussion substitute at Anfield.

Fulham

• Tom Cairney (calf)

• Sasa Lukic (thigh)

Otherwise, Marco Silva has close to a full squad available.

Predicted Lineups

Manchester City XI:

Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri; Rodri, O’Reilly; Bernardo, Cherki; Semenyo, Haaland

Fulham XI:

Leno; Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson; Iwobi, Berge; Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze; Jimenez

Prediction

City’s confidence after Anfield, combined with their extraordinary record against Fulham, makes them firm favourites.

Fulham’s poor away form suggests they may struggle to contain Haaland and Bernardo in transition.

Prediction: Manchester City 4–1 Fulham