Manchester City dominated in their match against Fulham, with goals from Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden, and Julian Alvarez securing a 4-0 victory. With only one week left in the Premier League season, City has taken the top spot, two points ahead of Arsenal who have also played 36 games. City's seventh consecutive league win and 16th consecutive victory over Fulham puts them two wins away from a historic fourth consecutive English title under the leadership of Pep Guardiola.
Manchester City asserted their dominance in the Premier League title race with a resounding 4-0 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, followed by a brace from Phil Foden and a goal from Julian Alvarez.
This victory propels City to the top of the league standings with 90 points, two points ahead of Arsenal, who have played the same number of matches. With just one week remaining in the season, City holds a significant advantage in the title race.
City's Seventh Consecutive League Win
Manchester City's victory over Fulham marked their seventh consecutive league win, a testament to their relentless form in the final stretch of the season. This streak includes impressive wins over Arsenal (3-1), Manchester United (2-0), and Tottenham (4-2).
16th Consecutive Victory Over Fulham
City's victory over Fulham also extended their remarkable record against the London club. The Citizens have now won their last 16 matches against Fulham in all competitions, dating back to 2009.
Gvardiol's Impressive Debut
Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol made a memorable debut for Manchester City, scoring the opening goal of the match in just the 2nd minute. The 20-year-old center-back joined City from RB Leipzig in the January transfer window and has quickly established himself as a valuable addition to the squad.
Guardiola's Quest for a Fourth Consecutive Title
Victory over Fulham brings Pep Guardiola's Manchester City to within two wins of securing a historic fourth consecutive Premier League title. Guardiola would become the first manager in English football history to achieve this feat.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1. Who scored the goals for Manchester City in their victory over Fulham? A1. Josko Gvardiol, Phil Foden (2), and Julian Alvarez.
Q2. What is Manchester City's current position in the league standings? A2. Top of the table with 90 points, two points ahead of Arsenal.
Q3. How many consecutive league wins have Manchester City achieved? A3. Seven consecutive wins.
Q4. What is Pep Guardiola's record against Fulham as Manchester City manager? A4. 16 consecutive victories.
Q5. Could Pep Guardiola become the first manager in English football history to win four consecutive Premier League titles? A5. Yes, if Manchester City wins their next two matches.
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