Man City temporary back on top

With 3 games to go, Manchester City is still favourite to win the title. The 36th match of this season was away against Fulham. City's intent was clear from the outset, with Josko Gvardiol opening the scoring in the 12th minute. The Croatian defender, who has been in fine form, combined with Kevin De Bruyne before cutting inside and firing into the near post, marking his fourth goal in the last seven matches. Gvardiol's prowess in both defense and attack has become a pivotal element of City's title push.

Injury concerns

The game was not without its concerns for City, as Nathan Aké suffered a foot injury early in the game while attempting an interception. Despite trying to play through the pain, Aké was ultimately replaced by Kyle Walker, casting a shadow over City's defensive lineup as the season approaches its climax. Throughout the match, Manchester City maintained control, with Fulham's goalkeeper Bernd Leno forced into several key saves to deny Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden. Foden eventually doubled City's lead, finding the net from just outside the box into the far corner, showcasing his critical role in City's attacking dynamics.

Gvardiol does it again

Erling Haaland, despite missing a prime opportunity to add to the scoreline, watched as Gvardiol secured his brace with a well-timed slide at the far post, converting a cross from Bernardo Silva. The match was put beyond any doubt when Issa Diop of Fulham conceded a penalty and received his second yellow card in the dying moments. Julián Álvarez stepped up to convert the penalty, rounding off a dominant performance by the league leaders.

title race heats up

With the Premier League title within grasp, Manchester City's robust performance against Fulham underscores their readiness to defend their crown. The injury to Nathan Aké will be of concern to Guardiola, but the depth and quality of the squad suggest City are well-equipped to handle the final challenges of the season. Arsenal and Liverpool now face an uphill battle to catch City, who look determined to clinch back-to-back Premier League titles.