Manchester City travel to meet Fulham at Craven Cottage on Tuesday night, aiming to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola’s side sit second in the table, five points adrift, following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds United on Saturday. However, they face a Fulham team brimming with confidence after a spirited 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur last weekend moved them six points clear of the relegation zone.
Fulham vs Manchester City – Match Preview and Team News
Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Kick-off: 7:30 pm GMT
Venue: Craven Cottage, London
Referee: Craig Pawson
VAR: Paul Howard
Last Meeting: Fulham 0-2 Manchester City, 25 May 2025, Premier League
Team News
Fulham
Marco Silva has received a potential boost regarding Harry Wilson. The winger felt a hamstring issue after scoring at Tottenham, but is expected to be available. However, the Cottagers remain without key left-back Antonee Robinson due to a knee injury. Striker Rodrigo Muniz also continues to miss out. Ryan Sessegnon is likely to deputise in defence again, while Raúl Jiménez will lead the line.
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola remains without midfield anchor Rodri, who is close to a return but unlikely to be risked for this trip. Mateo Kovačić also remains on the sidelines with an ankle injury. Consequently, City are light in the defensive midfield engine room. Phil Foden is in imperious form after his match-winning brace against Leeds and is expected to start centrally. Guardiola may rotate his side given the quick turnaround, with Jack Grealish and Nathan Aké pushing for recalls.
Form
Fulham
Fulham have found their stride after a difficult start to the campaign. They have won three of their last four Premier League matches, including impressive victories over Wolves, Sunderland, and Tottenham. Furthermore, Craven Cottage has been a productive venue, with the team securing 10 points from their last 15 available home games. However, their record against City is dismal; they have lost their last 18 meetings in all competitions.
Manchester City
City’s form has been mixed by their high standards. While the stoppage-time win over Leeds kept them in the title hunt, it followed back-to-back defeats to Newcastle and Bayer Leverkusen. Defensively, they have looked vulnerable, conceding six goals in their last three matches across all competitions. Nevertheless, their attacking firepower remains potent, with Erling Haaland leading the charge.
