2024-05-11 12:50:20
The Citizens travel to Fulham this Saturday afternoon, opening the 37th day of the Premier League. With the ambition to regain (temporarily?) the top of the ranking.
14:50
BUUUUUUUUT THE MANCHESTER CITY ! 0-2 (59th)
AND TWO! After a strike from Bernardo SIlva blocked at the entrance to the penalty area, Phil Foden inherits the ball and instantly strikes with his right foot and deceives the vigilance of Bernd Leno!
14:47
MUUUUUNIZ! 0-1 (56e)
After an overflow on the right, Adama Traoré crosses to the ground for Rodrigo Muniz who attempts a “Madjer”. It’s not very powerful, but it felt good!
14:43
SILVAAAAA ! 0-1 (53e)
On a quick transition, Kevin De Bruyne shifts Bernardo Silva into the penalty area. The Portuguese controls and hits with force. This is rejected by Bernd Leno!
14:40
Manchester City regained control of the ball: 0-1 (50th)
As in the first half, the Citizens monopolized the ball, calmly looking for a gap.
14:36
No change to report from Manchester City: 0-1 (47th)
The Citizens left with the same players who finished the first half.
14:36
Double change for Fulham: 0-1 (46th)
Adama Traoré and Tom Cairney enter. Willian and Bobby Reid come out.
14:36
HERE WE GO AGAIN ! 0-1 (46th)
Manchester City launches this second act.
14:34
The players return to the pitch
The match will resume shortly.
14:20
IT’S THE BREAK ! 0-1
Without trembling, Manchester City returns to the locker room with a goal in advance, thanks to Josko Gvardiol. The Citizens will have to score another goal to take cover. But the Cottagers, who play without any pressure, have (probably) not said their last word.
14:17
Three minutes of added time: 0-1 (45th)
There is still a little time left before returning to the locker room.
14:16
WORTH IT! 0-1 (44th)
After a two-played corner, Kevin De Bruyne found Manuel Akanji, alone at the far post. The Swiss attempts a right-footed volley from close range…which goes over the top! No regrets, he was in an offside position.
14:15
SILVA! 0-1 (43rd)
Bernardo Silva inherits the ball in the penalty area. He gets on his left foot and hits hard. It’s countered!
14:11
We’re getting closer to half-time: 0-1 (40th)
Just a few more minutes before the break. Will Fulham manage to come back from the score?
14:10
Fulham has chances to play on transitions: 0-1 (37th)
When they win the ball back, the Cottagers have a lot of space to exploit behind or between the lines of the Mancunian defense. For the moment, they are not yet able to do so. But they might just get there a little later in the match.
14:05
Manchester City has ample possession: 0-1 (34th)
Over the last ten minutes, the Citizens had the lead 77% of the time!
14:02
We passed the half hour of play: 0-1 (31st)
Manchester City logically leads the score thanks to a sublime goal from Josko Gvardiol. But Fulham, rather comfortable with defensive-offensive transitions, has not (yet) said its last word.
13:59
FODEEEN ! 0-1 (28e)
Found between the lines, in the right half-space, Phil Foden takes his chance with his left foot. It’s on target, but Bernd Leno is on target.
13:57
SILVAAAAA ! 0-1 (25e)
Served deep on the left, Josko Gvardiol finds Kevin De Bruyne behind. The Belgian turns around and shifts Bernardo Silva to the edge of the penalty area. The Portuguese takes his chance. It’s on target…but too weak to worry Bernd Leno.
13:56
Manchester City gets their foot back on the ball: 0-1 (24th)
The Citizens regained control of the game after several slightly more balanced minutes.
13:52
Change for Manchester City: 0-1 (21st)
Hit in the (left?) leg during a defensive intervention, Nathan Aké gives way to Kyle Walker.
13:49
Fulham tries to react: 0-1 (18th)
The Cottagers have taken more initiatives since Mancun’s opening goal. They do not hesitate, among other things, to play long to find players in depth.
13:47
HAALAND ! 0-1 (15e)
Following a poor recovery from Fulham, Kevin De Bruyne, left, crosses to the far post for Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese cleverly puts back into the axis for Erling Haaland whose half-volley goes well over! It was still well done!
13:45
MANCHESTER CITY ! 0-1 (13th)
WHAT PURPOSE ! After a great collective sequence, Josko Gvardiol is found on the left. The Croatian goes straight into the centre, finds a relay with Kevin De Bruyne, gets on his right foot and hits the ground (without power) into the penalty area to open the score! The Citizens take the advantage!
13:43
Manchester City cannot find its attackers: 0-0 (12th)
Hampered by the low and very compact block of the Cottagers, the Citizens are unable, for the moment, to serve their offensive players.
13:39
Fulham is much more aggressive: 0-0 (9th)
For their last home match, the Cottagers put (much) more commitment into the duels than their opponents. And that allows them, for the moment, not to be put in danger.
13:37
Manchester City tries to get a foot on the ball: 0-0 (6th)
As usual, the Citizens are patient with the leather, looking for shifts on the sides, or a nice vertical pass to the offensive players.
13:34
Fulham entered the match well: 0-0 (3rd)
The Cottagers play without the slightest complexes, not hesitating to attack in numbers to bring danger into the opposing penalty area, particularly on crosses.
13:31
LET’S GO !
Fulham kicks off the match. Time to play!
13:26
The players return to the pitch
The protocol ceremony begins.
13:15
Manchester City with De Bruyne, Foden and Haaland
For this decisive match in the title race, Pep Guardiola decided to field (almost) his best team, with many offensive players. We find in particular Kevin De Bruyne in the midfield, Phil Foot on the left side of the attack and the inevitable Erling Haaland cutting edge.
The Citizens’ eleven: Ederson – Akanji, Dias, Aké, Gvardiol – Rodri, Kovacic – Silva, De Bruyne, Foden – Haaland
13:10
Fulham with Castagne, Willian and Muniz
For this shock against the reigning champion, Marco Silva chose to renew his usual 4-2-3-1 with in particular Timothy Castagne on the right side of the defense, Willian on the left wing of the attack and Rodrigo Muniz cutting edge.
The Cottagers’ eleven: Leno – Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson – Iwobi, Palhinha – Reid, Pereira, Willian – Muniz
13:05
The challenges of the meeting
A (new) crucial match in the title race. Second in the standings, one point behind Arsenal – and with one game in hand -, Manchester City has the opportunity, if successful, to regain (temporarily?) the lead in the Premier League…and put pressure on the Gunners who travel to Manchester United this Sunday afternoon (5:30 p.m.).
Read alsoThe Premier League rankings
Fulham, for his part, no longer plays anything at the end of the season. The Cottagers are already assured of remaining in the British elite and can no longer hope to secure a European place. Despite everything, they should give their all to finish the 2023-2024 financial year well.
Read alsoThe Premier League calendar
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