Manchester City vs Fulham prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2023-09-01 14:00.
Manchester City had to work hard for their 2-1 Premier League (PL) win over Sheffield United, but their reward was remaining the only side in the top flight with a 100% record (W3), an ominous sign for those hoping to dethrone the reigning champions. Even an Erling Haaland penalty miss couldnât stop them, leading assistant manager Juanma Lillo to argue, âthe way this team plays, you canât not enjoy itâ.
Yet City are still trying to improve their squad having targeted Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes, and fans will expect a routine win at home, where theyâve won their last 11 PL fixtures. They might not have things all their own way as the last three came via one-goal margins, and they beat Fulham here 2-1 last term to secure their ninth consecutive home H2H win!
Fulham did not look like a side reeling from the departure of Aleksandar MitroviÄ when they scored in the first minute against Arsenal last weekend (D 2-2), or in beating Tottenham on penalties in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. But they could spend the end of the transfer window battling to keep JoĂŁo Palhinha at the club while they chase more signings following Timothy Castagneâs arrival from Leicester.
Manager Marco Silva praised his sideâs âcapacity to keep believing in ourselvesâ following the Arsenal game and theyâll need more of that as they head to a venue at which they havenât won since April 2009 (D2, L10). Having just secured a first draw in ten PL away matches (W4, L5), another point would likely be welcomed by the Cottagers, who have at least scored in the last two away H2Hs.
Players to watch: JuliĂĄn Ălvarez scored the only goal in both of Man Cityâs last two home league fixtures, each of them before the 35th minute. Andreas Pereiraâs opener against Arsenal was his fourth goal from six since joining Fulham to arrive before the 30th minute.
Hot stat: Since the start of last season, Man City have lost one home league game they started as favourites (W18, D1).