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Fulham vs Man City as title chase resumes

Manchester City arrive at Craven Cottage knowing the margins in the Premier League remain unforgiving. Five points separate them from leaders Arsenal as matchweek 14 begins, leaving little room for further hesitation if Pep Guardiola’s side are to reassert control of the title narrative.

Their recent form has been an uneven mixture of dominance and disruption. Sunday’s late victory over Leeds, sealed by Phil Foden’s injury time winner, halted a wobble that had begun with defeat at Newcastle and deepened following a damaging 2-0 Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen. That European setback cast doubt over City’s automatic qualification hopes, a sharp contrast to the fluency shown before the international break when champions Liverpool were swept aside 3-0.

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The Leeds fixture restored a sense of forward motion, even if the performance carried an edge of tension rather than total authority. In this context, the trip to Fulham offers both opportunity and potential complication. Marco Silva’s side inhabit the Premier League’s lower half yet remain capable of unsettling more settled opponents, buoyed by recent results that have improved mood around Craven Cottage.

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Silva has already spoken publicly about the need for January reinforcement to inject consistency into his squad. The Cottagers remain capable of slick attacking phases, but damaging lapses continue to undermine their standing. Still, consecutive victories against Sunderland and Tottenham have rekindled belief, ensuring City will encounter a hostile atmosphere as much as a motivated opponent.

Match details and kick off time

Fulham vs Man City is scheduled for a 7.30pm GMT kick-off today, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The match will take place at Craven Cottage.

Broadcast information in UK

TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event ahead of kick-off at 7.30pm.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app.

Squad updates and key absences

Fulham enter the contest carrying multiple fitness concerns that narrow Marco Silva’s options. Striker Rodrigo Muniz remains sidelined until February due to a hamstring injury, while Antonee Robinson continues his recovery from knee trouble that has deprived the Cottagers of a key attacking outlet on the left flank.

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Harry Wilson, fresh from his goal during the win at Tottenham, faces a late fitness test after a thigh issue forced him off in North London. His availability could prove significant if Fulham elect to attack City down the channels rather than retreat into a compact defensive shape.

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Manchester City, meanwhile, continue to operate without Rodri, whose absence through a hamstring injury has slightly diluted the side’s usual midfield control.

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Guardiola also faces disciplinary management with Bernardo Silva and Gianluigi Donnarumma both one yellow card away from a one game suspension, a detail that may influence tactical planning in what has become a congested winter schedule.

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Mateo Kovacic remains unavailable following ankle surgery, further limiting rotation options in central areas.

Form guide and prediction

City travel to West London, relieved to have returned to winning ways, even if the 3-2 against Leeds required more persistence than polish. Some observers suggested fortune played a role in their late breakthrough, but Guardiola’s teams have long thrived on grinding out results during transitional spells.

Fulham approach the fixture with genuine momentum. The back to back wins against Sunderland and Tottenham were built on organisation and opportunism, rather than extended dominance, yet the results cannot be discounted. Home advantage will intensify belief that another surprise may be possible, especially given City’s occasional vulnerability since November.

Still, the deeper layers of class and experience remain firmly with the visitors. Over a sustained 90 minutes their familiarity with controlling tempo, dictating territorial advantage and manufacturing decisive moments should assert itself, particularly if Fulham are forced to chase the game.

City are expected to maintain their pursuit of the league leaders without unnecessary complication.

Man City to win, 2-0.

Head to head numbers

History offers little encouragement for the hosts. Manchester City have won 18 consecutive meetings with Fulham across all competitions, a sequence stretching back to February 2012 that underlines their long standing dominance of this particular pairing.

Fulham wins: 17Man City wins: 43Draws: 16

In a Premier League season where small fluctuations rapidly alter the complexion of the title race, City cannot afford any further detours. Fulham may supply resistance and unpredictability, but precedent, personnel quality and urgency all side with the visiting champions.