Manchester City successfully defeated Fulham in the 38th week of the 2024/2025 Premier League at Craven Cottage, Sunday (05/25/2025).
Man City slightly dominated this match. Fulham was able to put up quite a fierce fight against the visitors.
Man City’s goals were scored by Ilkay Gundogan and Erling Haaland. This result made City lock in third place in the final standings of the 2024/2025 Premier League.
They collected 71 points from 38 matches. Meanwhile, Fulham collected 54 points and are in 11th place in the standings.
Manchester City immediately tried to put pressure on Fulham’s defense as soon as the match started. They attacked through Doku and Marmoush on both wings.
In the 21st minute, City got a chance from Marmoush’s creation. He gave a to Nunes to release a shot from inside the penalty box. However, the ball’s speed was still stopped by Leno.
However, after that City was able to score a goal through Gundogan. He kicked the ball from inside the penalty box. 0-1!
In the 26th minute, Fulham finally managed to threaten City back, this time from Harry Wilson’s action. He fired a left-footed shot from inside the penalty box from the right side, but the ball was blocked by Ederson.
The match then went on fiercely. Both teams tried to attack each other but had difficulty creating opportunities.
In the 41st minute, there was an opportunity created from Gonzalez’s kick from outside the penalty box, but the ball was saved by Leno. Two minutes later, Wilson threatened back with a left-footed shot from inside the penalty box on the right side but again, the opportunity was thwarted by Ederson.
In the end, there were no additional goals until halftime. Fulham 0-1 Manchester City.
In the second half, Manchester City again put pressure on Fulham’s defense. An opportunity was immediately obtained in the 49th minute. Gvardiol headed the ball from Gundogan’s cross. However, the opportunity was thwarted by Leno.
Several opportunities were then created by Doku, Akanji, and Haaland. However, none of them resulted in goals.
In the 70th minute, Fulham had a disaster. Gundogan was fouled by Lukic in the penalty box. The referee pointed to the penalty spot.
In the 72nd minute, the execution was carried out by Halaand flawlessly. 0-2!
After that, both teams took turns changing their tactics. Fulham tried to equalize the score while City tried to maintain their lead.
However, it was difficult for both teams to create opportunities. In the 90+5 minute, there was finally a dangerous attack from Fulham. Sander Berge fired a shot from inside the penalty box but the opportunity was thwarted by Ederson.
In the end, no additional goals were scored. Fulham 0-2 Manchester City.
