Manchester City vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as hosts edge past Cottagers
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Manchester City will want to avoid any more slip ups when they host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola’s side remain unbeaten in the league with the same number of points as Arsenal, but have dropped points in two successive matches.
City have struggled in the absence of Rodri, who sustained an ACL injury ruling him out for the rest of the season, and Kevin De Bruyne who could make his return against Fulham.
But City will be hoping their dominant 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in the Champions LEague has had a similar effect on their league form.
Fulham have started the season in solid form, currently in sixth after winning three and losing just one of their opening six matches.
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Manchester City vs Fulham
It's all Fulham now, as the Premier League champions sit back and defend, hoping to preserve their slim advantage. Whatever the final result, Marco Silva's men will come out of this game with immense credit - they certainly belong towards the top end of the table.
Manchester City vs Fulham
Gvardiol has to lunge in to block Jimenez inside City's area, clearing his lines with a crucial challenge. Marco Silva is readying more substitutes, as he perhaps senses that a point could be up for grabs here.
Manchester City vs Fulham
Substitution Raúl Alonso Jiménez Rodríguez Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho
Manchester City vs Fulham
Another spell of pressure ends when Iwobi's low ball into Jimenez just escapes from the Mexican striker, who looked poised to strike from the edge of the area. Cue frustrated groans from the away fans.
Manchester City vs Fulham
Fulham continue to probe around their hosts' penalty area, but Robinson and then Traore are both kept at arm's length by City defenders. Marco Silva is urging his side on from the touchline - they proved during the first half that they can pose plenty of problems.
Manchester City vs Fulham
For the first time in the second half, Fulham are enjoying an extended spell of possession. It's all in their own half, however, and City are happy to sit back and stay compact in their team shape.
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