Sat 5 Oct 2024
Kick Off: 19:30
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Referee: Peter Bankes
In an electrifying Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City came from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory over Fulham FC on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing brilliant goals, tense moments, and top-notch football. Mateo Kovacic was the hero of the day for Manchester City, netting a brace to keep the pressure on league leaders Liverpool. Fulham, despite a valiant performance, were left to rue missed chances, as goals from Andreas Pereira and Rodrigo Muniz were not enough to salvage a point.
Man City vs Fulham FC Head-to-Head
- Man City Wins: 20
- Fulham Wins: 4
- Draws: 9
- Recent Meetings:
- May 11, 2024: Fulham 0-4 Man City
- Sept 2, 2023: Man City 5-1 Fulham
- Nov 5, 2022: Man City 2-1 Fulham
Man City vs Fulham FC Lineups
Manchester City (4-1-4-1)
- GK: Ederson
- DF: Rico Lewis, Manuel Akanji, Rúben Dias, Josko Gvardiol
- MF: Mateo Kovacic, Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gündogan (c), Phil Foden, Jack Grealish
- FW: Erling Haaland
Substitutes:
- Stefan Ortega, Scott Carson, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Matheus Nunes, Jérémy Doku, James McAtee, Savinho
Fulham (5-4-1)
- GK: Bernd Leno
- DF: Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey, Alex Iwobi, Antonee Robinson
- MF: Sander Berge, Andreas Pereira, Sasa Lukic, Adama Traoré
- FW: Raúl Jiménez
Substitutes:
- Steven Benda, Timothy Castagne, Issa Diop, Harry Wilson, Tom Cairney, Emile Smith Rowe, Rodrigo Muniz, Reiss Nelson
Man City vs Fulham FC First Half Commentary
Fulham started strong and broke the deadlock in the 26th minute when Andreas Pereira volleyed home from close range following a clever assist from Raúl Jiménez. This early lead shocked the home crowd. Fulham continued to threaten with pace, particularly through Adama Traoré, who squandered a chance to double their lead shortly after.
Manchester City responded swiftly. In the 32nd minute, a well-worked corner found its way to Mateo Kovacic, whose deflected shot found the back of the net, bringing City back on level terms.
Man City vs Fulham FC Half-Time Score
- Manchester City 1-1 Fulham
Man City vs Fulham FC Second Half Commentary
The second half began with Manchester City on the front foot. Just two minutes into the restart, Bernardo Silva played a beautiful pass to Mateo Kovacic, who calmly slotted the ball into the bottom left corner, giving City a 2-1 lead. Kovacic’s performance was a masterclass in midfield dominance, and his two goals proved crucial.
Fulham, however, refused to back down. Despite Manchester City’s dominance, Fulham continued to pose a threat on the counter-attack, with Traoré once again missing a key opportunity.
In the 82nd minute, Jérémy Doku sealed the game for Manchester City, cutting inside from the left and unleashing a fierce shot past Bernd Leno, extending City’s lead to 3-1. The assist came from the impressive Rico Lewis.
However, Fulham pulled one back in the 88th minute. Rodrigo Muniz, who had just come off the bench, scored a deflected goal from inside the box after a clever pass from Reiss Nelson. This made for a tense final few minutes, but City held on for the win.
Man City vs Fulham FC Full-Time Score
- Manchester City 3-2 Fulham
Man City vs Fulham FC Stats
| Man City vs Fulham FC Stats | Man City | Fulham |
| Possession | 58.1% | 41.9% |
| Shots (on target) | 20 (7) | 11 (4) |
| Passes | 634 | 452 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Fouls | 4 | 10 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Offsides | 0 | 3 |
Man City vs Fulham FC Impact on the Table
This victory moved Manchester City to 17 points, just one point behind league leaders Liverpool, who won earlier in the day against Crystal Palace. Fulham, with this loss, remain in 6th place with 11 points, still within touching distance of the top half but with plenty of lessons to take from the game.
Player Achievements
- Man City vs Fulham FC Man of the Match: Mateo Kovacic
Kovacic was instrumental in City’s comeback, scoring two crucial goals and controlling the midfield. His performance not only earned him the Man of the Match award but also saw him surpass his personal best for goals in a Premier League season.
In a hard-fought match, Manchester City managed to secure a vital 3-2 victory over Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. Mateo Kovacic’s brace and Jérémy Doku’s late strike ensured that Pep Guardiola’s side stayed hot on the heels of Liverpool in the Premier League title race. Despite their wastefulness, Fulham showed great resilience and made it a tense finish with Rodrigo Muniz’s late goal. However, their efforts weren’t enough to prevent defeat.
FAQs
- Who scored the winning goal in Man City vs Fulham FC on 5 Oct 2024?
Jérémy Doku scored the decisive third goal for Manchester City in the 82nd minute, assisted by Rico Lewis. - Who was the Man of the Match in the Man City vs Fulham FC in EPL 2024-2025?
Mateo Kovacic was named Man of the Match for his two-goal performance, leading City’s comeback. - How did the Man City vs Fulham FC result affect the Premier League standings?
Manchester City moved up to 17 points, one behind leaders Liverpool, while Fulham remained sixth with 11 points. - What key moments defined the Man City vs Fulham FC match?
- Andreas Pereira’s opening goal for Fulham.
- Mateo Kovacic’s two goals (32’, 47’).
- Jérémy Doku’s decisive third goal (82’).
