Manchester City vs Fulham
Premier League
Saturday
2nd September 2023
Etihad Stadium
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of game week 4 of the Premier League fixture between Manchester City and Fulham.
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Manchester City form analysis
City’s title defense has begun excellently. They have won thrice, lost once and drawn 1 of their last 5 games to sit top of the league in the early standings.
They ended last season sluggishly by dropping points in their final two matches. City drew 1-1 against Brighton and then lost against the Bees. But a summer vacation has sparked rapid improvement.
City have scored 11 goals already, including 6 from new superstar Erling Haaland. They have blown away opponents in the form of West Ham (0-2 away) and Bournemouth (4-0 home).
City have also shown resilience, coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace (1-2) and battling past Sheffield United (1-2) late on. Their sole dropped points came in a 1-1 draw at Villa.
Overall, it’s been a superb start to the campaign for City as they aim to regain the title. Blending free-scoring attacks with steely determination has them looking extremely formidable once again.
Fulham form analysis
Fulham have made a poor start to their Premier League season, producing 2 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat from their last 5 games.
The Cottagers ended last season strongly by drawing 2-2 at home with Crystal Palace despite Mitrovic’s brace. The final day ended by narrowly losing 1-2 at Old Trafford
That form has deteriorated moving into this campaign. After narrowly winning on the road against Everton on the opening weekend, Fulham were thrashed by local rivals Brentford 3-0 away.
Marco Silva’s side then held title contenders Arsenal to a thrilling 2-2 home draw, leading twice before being pegged back.
Overall, it’s been a promising opening spell for Fulham. Built on Mitrovic’s goals and defensive organization, maintaining this form could make it a successful Premier League return.
