October 05, (THEWILL) – Manchester City continued their impressive English Premier League campaign in 2024 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. The match marked the fourth consecutive home game where City had to overturn a deficit.
Fulham opened the scoring through Andreas Pereira, who volleyed home following a clever flick from Raul Jimenez. However, City quickly equalised when Mateo Kovacić’s long-range effort deflected off Joachim Andersen and into the net. The Croatian midfielder doubled his tally early in the second half, guiding the ball into the corner from outside the box.
Jeremy Doku extended City’s lead with a spectacular strike into the top-right corner, demonstrating the attacking versatility that has made Pep Guardiola’s side such a formidable force in the league. Fulham managed to pull one back late in the game through Rodrigo Muniz, but it proved to be merely a consolation.
The victory extended City’s unbeaten league run to an impressive 30 matches. Moreover, their competitive undefeated home record within 90 minutes now stands at 50 games, a testament to their dominance at the Etihad Stadium. This win keeps City firmly in the title race, maintaining their position among the League’s top contenders.
Despite the defeat, Fulham showed moments of quality and resilience. Marco Silva’s team created several chances throughout the match, with Adama Traore and Raul Jimenez posing consistent threats to City’s defence. However, their inability to capitalise on these opportunities ultimately cost them the game.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
