In what was expected to be a title showdown, Manchester City blew Arsenal away and now have a chance to finally reach the top of the league with a win at Fulham on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s men are just two points behind the Gunners but have two games in hand. Their first game is against Fulham, whom they are expected to beat with ease, given the gulf in class displayed against Arsenal. The 4-1 win flattered Arsenal, and City missed plenty of chances during the game. City looks unstoppable at the moment, and a trip to the banks of the Thames should not hold too many fears for them.
Fulham, however, is without their suspended striker and talisman Aleksandar Mitrovic, who is in the middle of an eight-game ban. They snapped out of a five-game losing streak with two wins against Everton and Leeds United before their loss in Birmingham. They remain in the hunt for a European spot but must find a way to stop a City team who are purring right now.
The bookies view Manchester City as the overwhelming favorites, with odds of 1/4 across various firms. Fulham is available at 11/1 with almost all firms having the same price. The draw is 5/1 with bet365. City required an injury-time penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Fulham at the Etihad in November. However, Fulham hasn’t beaten Manchester City at Craven Cottage for 18 years, and City has won their last 13 fixtures against them.
