The race for the Premier League title may be undecided until the final match of the season, but there are crucial fixtures to be played this weekend as teams vie to finish on top. On May 11th, Fulham will face Manchester City at Craven Cottage. Fulham currently sits in 13th place in the Premier League with 44 points, while Manchester City holds the 2nd position with 82 points.
Fulham enters the match after securing a point in a goalless draw against Brentford last weekend. In terms of the attacking play, Fulham appeared more threatening, taking 15 shots compared to Brentford's 7. However, only 3 of Fulham's shots were on target.
The draw with Brentford means that Fulham has only managed to win one of their last seven Premier League fixtures. Their sole victory came against West Ham United, but they have suffered defeats at home against Newcastle United and Liverpool, as well as an away loss to Nottingham Forest. Fulham has also earned points through draws against Sheffield United and Crystal Palace.
Recent trends indicate that Fulham has been unable to secure a win in their last three home league matches. However, they have managed to score in six of their seven most recent Premier League games on their home turf.
Manchester City will travel to London following a commanding 5-1 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League last weekend The Premier League title race has the potential to remain undecided until the final game of The Premier League title race could be decided in the last game of the season, but there are crucial matches to be played this weekend as teams compete to finish at the top.
The upcoming game on May 11th between Fulham and Manchester City will take place at Craven Cottage. Fulham is currently ranked 13th in the Premier League with 44 points, while Manchester City holds the 2nd position with 82 points. Fulham heads into the match after securing a point in a 0-0 draw against Brentford last weekend. Fulham displayed greater attacking threat, taking 15 shots compared to Brentford's 7. However, only 3 of Fulham's shots were on target.
With only one win in their last seven Premier League fixtures, Fulham's victory came against West Ham United, but they have suffered defeats against Newcastle United at home, Liverpool at home, and Nottingham Forest away. They have also earned points through draws against Sheffield United away and Crystal Palace at home.
Recent statistics show that Fulham has failed to win any of their last three home league matches, but they have managed to score in six of their seven most recent Premier League home games. Manchester City enters the game following a comprehensive 5-1 home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League last weekend. Erling Haaland stood out with a hat-trick, scoring in the 12th minute and adding two more goals before halftime. Manchester City went on to score two additional goals in the second half after conceding one to Wolves.
With four consecutive wins in all competitions, Manchester City has achieved victories against Brighton and Nottingham Forest away in the Premier League, as well as a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final. Impressively, Manchester City has remained unbeaten in 41 of their last 42 matches across all competitions. They are currently on a nine-match unbeaten run in away league fixtures, winning eight of those matches. In six of Manchester City's last nine Premier League away games, both teams have scored.
In terms of team news, Fulham has one injury concern with Harrison Reed being doubtful due to a knock. On the other hand, Manchester City has no injury or suspension worries, and manager Pep Guardiola has a full squad to choose from. Given Manchester City's formidable form, Fulham faces a daunting task in trying to stop them. While Fulham may find the back of the net in this game, we predict that Manchester City will prove too strong for them.
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