Manchester City – Fulham

Manchester City host Fulham in what promises to be a stark contrast of fortunes as the Citizens sit second in the table with twelve points from four flawless victories, boasting an eight‑to‑two goal difference. Fulham, languishing eighteenth with just a single point from a solitary draw and a worrying four‑to‑seven deficit, will be desperate to halt a slide that has seen them lose three of their opening four games. The home side’s perfect record suggests they will look to impose their attacking intent early, while the visitors will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to earn a point. A win for City would cement their challenge for the title, whereas a slip‑up could reignite Fulham’s relegation fears.