Fulham welcome Manchester City to Craven Cottage on Tuesday night in their best form of the season.
Marco Silva’s side have won three of their last four league games. Most recently, a brilliant 2-1 away win at Tottenham Hotspur highlighted Fulham’s growing confidence. Consequently, spirits are high at Craven Cottage. However, the hosts face a massive psychological hurdle. They have lost their last 18 consecutive matches against Manchester City.
Despite this record, the Cottagers believe they can exploit City’s recent defensive vulnerabilities. Indeed, a win would not only break the curse but also firmly establish Fulham in the top half of the table.
Fulham team news
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed positive news regarding Harry Wilson. The Welsh international, who netted a spectacular goal against Spurs, felt a minor issue. However, Silva stated he is “going to be okay” and is fit to start. Consequently, he will likely feature on the flank, supporting central striker Raúl Jiménez. The Mexican forward remains the undisputed leader of the line. This is because Rodrigo Muniz faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after hamstring surgery.
Defensively, the setup will remain unchanged. Therefore, Ryan Sessegnon is set to continue at left-back. Unfortunately, Antonee Robinson’s knee issue has ruled him out for the foreseeable future. In midfield, Marco Silva may opt for a more progressive pairing. He could potentially drop Alex Iwobi into a deeper role alongside Sander Berge.
