Manchester City ascended to the top of the Premier League standings following a commanding 4-0 victory against Fulham. The win was highlighted by a double from Josko Gvardiol and additional goals from Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez. This result places significant pressure on Arsenal, who are set to face Manchester United next.
Josko Gvardiol was a key player, scoring twice to bring his goal count to five in the last seven matches across all competitions. Phil Foden, continuing his impressive form, netted his 25th goal of the season. Julian Alvarez sealed the victory with a penalty in the final moments of the game.
Fulham’s attempt to climb up from 13th place was thwarted, leaving them with 44 points after a four-game winless streak. The match began with promise for Fulham, but Manchester City quickly took control, with Gvardiol scoring the opening goal after a slick exchange with Kevin De Bruyne.
The game saw City dominate, with Foden testing Fulham’s keeper, Bernd Leno, from distance. Despite a missed opportunity by Manuel Akanji at the end of the first half, City continued to press in the second half. Foden capitalized on a defensive error from Fulham, scoring with a right-footed shot.
Gvardiol’s second goal came 19 minutes before the end, and Fulham’s woes deepened when Issa Diop was sent off with a second yellow card in stoppage time. This set the stage for Alvarez’s penalty goal.
Kevin De Bruyne’s assist for Gvardiol’s first goal tied him with Cesc Fabregas for second place in the all-time Premier League assist rankings. De Bruyne has been instrumental in recent games, contributing to goals in each of his last five away matches.
This victory not only underscores City’s offensive strength but also keeps them in a prime position to contend for the title, intensifying the pressure on their closest rivals, Arsenal.