Match report

Manchester City Defeats Fulham 4-0 in Premier League Clash

Fulham
Fulham
0–4
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
May 11, 2024

Manchester City continued their relentless form by defeating Fulham 4-0 in the Premier League. The Blues, led by goals from J. Gvardiol (2), P. Foden, and a late penalty from J. Álvarez, dominated proceedings at Craven Cottage to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Fulham 0–4 Manchester City
  • • Goals: Gvardiol (13', 71'), Foden (59'), Álvarez (pen. 90+6')
  • • Key Assistances: Bernardo Silva (2), De Bruyne (1)
  • • Substitutions: Fulham - De Cordova-Reid for Cairney, Willian for Traoré, Rodrigo Muniz for Broja, Andreas Pereira for Wilson
  • • Red Card: Issa Diop (90+5')

Lineups

Fulham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 17 B. Leno (G)
  • 21 T. Castagne (D)
  • 31 I. Diop (D)
  • 3 C. Bassey (D)
  • 33 A. Robinson (D)
  • 22 A. Iwobi (M)
  • 26 João Palhinha (M)
  • 14 B. De Cordova-Reid (M)
  • 18 Andreas Pereira (M)
  • 20 Willian (M)
  • 19 Rodrigo Muniz (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 T. Cairney
  • 11 Adama Traoré
  • 9 A. Broja
  • 8 H. Wilson
  • 2 K. Tete
  • 1 M. Rodák
  • 6 H. Reed
  • 13 T. Ream
  • 7 R. Jiménez

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 6 N. Aké (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 K. Walker
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 19 J. Álvarez
  • 5 J. Stones
  • 18 S. Ortega
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 27 Matheus Nunes

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    13' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gvardiol · Assist: K. De Bruyne
  2. Manchester City
    22' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Aké · On: K. Walker
  3. Fulham
    46' Fulham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. De Cordova-Reid · On: T. Cairney
  4. Fulham
    46' Fulham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Willian · On: Adama Traoré
  5. Manchester City
    59' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  6. Fulham
    67' Fulham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rodrigo Muniz · On: A. Broja
  7. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gvardiol · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  8. Fulham
    74' Fulham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Andreas Pereira · On: H. Wilson
  9. Manchester City
    75' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: J. Doku
  10. Fulham
    78' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Issa Diop

    Foul

  11. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: R. Lewis
  12. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Foden · On: O. Bobb
  13. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Haaland · On: J. Álvarez
  14. Fulham
    90'+5 Fulham Card · Red Card
    Issa Diop

    Foul

  15. Manchester City
    90'+6 Manchester City Goal · Penalty
    J. Álvarez
  16. Fulham
    90' Fulham Card · Yellow Card
    Antonee Robinson

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fulham Manchester City
Fouls 9 6
Pass Accuracy 84% 92%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 1 16
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 420 769
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 1 9
xG 0.12 3.25
Shots off Target 0 4
Possession 36% 64%
Accurate Passes 352 707
Shots Inside Box 1 12
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 0 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City took the lead early through J. Gvardiol's goal in the 13th minute, setting a confident tone for the match.
  • ▸ Fulham struggled to find their footing as they conceded another goal by P. Foden at 59 minutes, effectively ending any hopes of a comeback.
  • ▸ The dismissal of Issa Diop with a red card in stoppage time sealed Fulham's fate, allowing Manchester City to secure a comfortable victory.