Manchester City will be aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League when they take on Fulham on Saturday.
It’s been a difficult period for Manchester City as Rodri was ruled out for the season, with the Blues then going two games without a win in the Premier League after draws with Arsenal and Newcastle United.
However, they comfortably cruised past Slovan Bratislava 4-0 in a confident Champions League performance on Tuesday to feel their way back to form.
Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and James McAtee all got their first goals of the campaign, too, in a nice confidence boost ahead of returning to league competition.
Fulham will be no pushovers, though, and here is everything you need to know about a tricky-looking fixture.
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Man City vs Fulham kick-off time
Manchester City vs Fulham will take place at the Etihad Stadium and get underway at 3 pm on Saturday, October 5.
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How to watch Man City vs Fulham
TV channel
As the game kicks off at 3 pm, it can not be legally televised in the United Kingdom due to the football blackout rule.
Man City vs Fulham live stream
Though there will be no live stream available to watch Manchester City vs Fulham, there will be a live commentary stream on the club’s official website and YouTube channel.
Manchester City vs Fulham team news
City will continue to be without Kevin De Bruyne, with Pep Guardiola not expecting the brilliant Belgian to return until after the international break.
Thankfully, no further injuries were suffered during Tuesday’s trip to Slovakia so Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Nathan Ake are the only other absentees.
Fulham, meanwhile, are hoping striker Carlos Vinicius will be fit enough to return after a minor calf injury.
Referee and officials
Peter Bankes will referee the game. The full list of officials is:
- Referee: Peter Bankes
- Assistants: Eddie Smart, Nick Greenhalgh
- Fourth official: Oliver Langford
- VAR: Graham Scott
- Assistant VAR: Sian Massey-Ellis
Prediction
Fulham have enjoyed a really bright start to the new season and currently sit sixth after winning three of their six matches and losing just once.
The Cottagers haven’t lost since the narrow defeat to Manchester United on the opening day and handily beat Newcastle 3-1 two weeks ago, when City could only draw with them.
Fulham could be dangerous opposition for City, especially as they continue to adapt to life without Rodri while Emile Smith Rowe is in fine form.
Yet, you’d expect the Blues to get back to winning ways in the league, even if it’s a hard-fought victory.
Prediction: Man City 2-1 Fulham
