Match report

Manchester City Defeats Fulham 4-0 in FA Cup Thriller

Manchester City
Manchester City
4–0
FT
Fulham
Fulham
Jan 26, 2020

Manchester City emphatically defeated Fulham 4-0 in an FA Cup match, showcasing their dominance from the start. The game took a decisive turn with a red card for Fulham's T. Ream after only six minutes, paving the way for a comprehensive victory. Goals from Gundogan, Silva, and a brace from Gabriel Jesus ensured a comfortable win for the Citizens.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City 4-0 Fulham (FA Cup)
  • • T. Ream (Fulham) red card at 6 minutes
  • • I. Gundogan scored a penalty at 8 minutes
  • • Bernardo Silva scored at 19 minutes
  • • Gabriel Jesus scored twice at 72 and 75 minutes

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Bravo (G)
  • 30 N. Otamendi (D)
  • 27 João Cancelo (D)
  • 12 Angeliño (D)
  • 50 Eric García (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 16 Rodri Hernández
  • 31 Ederson Moraes
  • 11 O. Zinchenko
  • 10 S. Agüero
  • 17 K. De Bruyne

Fulham

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 M. Rodák (G)
  • 13 T. Ream (D)
  • 22 C. Christie (M)
  • 15 T. Kongolo (D)
  • 3 M. Hector (D)
  • 23 J. Bryan (M)
  • 43 S. Sessegnon (M)
  • 8 S. Johansen (M)
  • 14 B. Reid (F)
  • 25 J. Onomah (F)
  • 19 Ivan Cavaleiro (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 4 D. Odoi
  • 58 S. Jasper
  • 61 J. Stansfield
  • 6 K. McDonald
  • 1 M. Bettinelli
  • 36 L. de la Torre

Timeline

  1. Fulham
    6' Fulham Card · Red Card
    T. Ream
  2. Manchester City
    8' Manchester City Goal · Penalty
    I. Gundogan
  3. Manchester City
    19' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: P. Foden
  4. Manchester City
    53' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: R. Sterling
  5. Fulham
    67' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Cavaleiro · On: T. Cairney
  6. Manchester City
    72' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus · Assist: João Cancelo
  7. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nicolás Otamendi · On: J. Stones
  8. Manchester City
    75' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Gundogan · On: Rodri
  9. Manchester City
    75' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Jesus
  10. Fulham
    78' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: D. Odoi
  11. Fulham
    83' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Kongolo · On: S. Jasper
  12. Fulham
    90' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Bryan

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Fulham
Fouls 6 8
Pass Accuracy 93% 79%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 20 1
Corners 6 0
Total Passes 695 302
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 10 0
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 647 239
Shots Inside Box 12 1
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 8 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Ream's early red card for Fulham at 6 minutes shifted the momentum completely in Manchester City's favor
  • ▸ Gabriel Jesus' brace at 72 and 75 minutes sealed the victory for Manchester City, putting any remaining doubt to rest