The match was essentially decided in a whirlwind 15-minute first-half spell. City's relentless high press and aggressive defensive line, led by and Rúben Dias , forced Fulham into consistent errors while building out from the back.
Just six minutes later, academy graduate Nico O'Reilly doubled the lead with a composed finish, assisted by Semenyo . Manchester City - Fulham
Erling Haaland put the game out of reach before half-time, scoring his 153rd goal for Manchester City to draw level with the legendary Colin Bell in the club's all-time scoring charts. Match Statistics Manchester City Score 3 Possession 56% Shots on Target 5 Pass Accuracy 91% xG (Expected Goals) 1.42 Source: Premier League Official Stats Tactical Breakdown The match was essentially decided in a whirlwind
New signing Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the 24th minute, marking his fifth goal for the club. Erling Haaland put the game out of reach