Manchester City faces Fulham this Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Campeonato Inglês, at Premier League, in the 14th round. The match takes place at the Craven Cottage stadium, at Londres, at The clash brings together vice-leader City, with 25 points, against 15th placed Fulham, who has 17 points and seeks to surprise at home.
Pep Guardiola leads Manchester City in search of reducing the gap to leader Arsenal, while Marco Silva bets on the defensive solidity of Fulham to score. The live broadcast takes place on Disney+, with real-time narration and analysis for the Brazilian public. Referee Craig Pawson referees the game, known for his average of 3.72 cards per game this season.
The Craven Cottage, home of the Fulham since 1896, has a capacity for 25 thousand fans and has recorded just one home defeat for the team in this Premier League. The initial odds point to favoritism for City, with 1.62 for a visiting victory, 4.20 for a draw and 5.00 for Fulham.
Probable lineups and absences
Fulham enters the field with a 4-2-3-1 formation, prioritizing quick transitions down the flanks. Bernd Leno defends the goal, with Kenny Tete, Joachim Andersen, Calvin Bassey and Ryan Sessegnon in defense. In the middle, Sasa Lukic and Sander Berge anchor, while Harry Wilson, Emile Smith Rowe and Alex Iwobi support the attacker Raul Jiménez.
Marco Silva adjusted the team after the 2-1 victory over Tottenham, but faces important absences. Antonee Robinson and Rodrigo Muniz are out due to a muscle injury, and Harry Wilson plays with an uncertain condition after a knee problem. Probable Substituições include Tom Cairney and Timothy Castagne to reinforce the offensive sector.
Manchester City plays in 4-3-3, focusing on ball possession and high pressing. Gianluigi Donnarumma occupies the goal, followed by Matheus Nunes, Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias and Nico O’Reilly in the defensive line. Bernardo Silva, Tijjani Reijnders and Nico González form the midfield trio, with Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and Phil Foden up front.
Recent team performance
Fulham have won three in the last four games, including the victory over Tottenham. Essa sequência elevou a confiança, mas o time oscila na defesa, com média de 1,5 gol sofrido por partida em casa.
- Fulham’s last five games: 2-1 win against Tottenham (away), 1-1 draw with West Ham (home), 3-0 win against
- Top scorer: Raul Jiménez, with seven goals in the season.
- Highlight: Joachim Andersen, with a rating of 7.4 in the last match due to defensive solidity.
These results show offensive evolution, with 12 goals scored in the last eight matches.
Manchester City has two consecutive victories, but has stumbled in recent draws against average teams. The team has scored 27 goals in the Premier League, leading the attack, despite inconsistencies away from home, with just two wins in six trips.
Head-to-head history
Manchester City dominates the record against Fulham, with 43 wins in 76 official games. The teams met twice last season, with City winning 2-0 and 4-1.
City’s unbeaten run over Fulham reaches 18 matches in all competitions, with 54 goals scored in that period. Fulham’s last victory was in April 2009, 3-1 at home.
- Recent clashes:
- April 2025: Manchester City 2-0 Fulham (Premier League).
- December 2024: Fulham 1-4 Manchester City (Premier League).
- May 2024: Manchester City 4-0 Fulham (Premier League).
- November 2023: Fulham 0-3 Manchester City (Premier League).
This hegemony reinforces the visiting favoritism, but Fulham seeks to interrupt the series at their stadium.
Where to watch and broadcast details
The match Fulham x Manchester City will be broadcast exclusively on Disney+ on The streaming service offers multiple angles, real-time statistics and commentary in Portuguese.
For those who prefer additional options, ge.globo.com provides minute-by-minute monitoring, with updates on lineups, goals and cards. Ingressos to Craven Cottage sold out quickly, with prices between 50 and 150 pounds, prioritizing Fulham members.
The weather forecast in Londres indicates cloudy skies with 8 degrees Celsius and a 20% chance of light rain at game time, conditions that favor technical football at City. Apostas suggests more than 2.5 goals, given the average of 3.8 goals in recent meetings.
Featured players and curiosities
Phil Foden appears as a key player in Manchester City, with 74 passing accuracy and eight goals this season. The English midfielder has scored in the last three away games, exploring spaces behind the opponent’s defense.
Erling Haaland, top scorer with 12 goals, faces the Fulham defense, which concedes 1.2 shots per game in the area. No Fulham, Alex Iwobi stands out with assists, contributing to five of the team’s last eight goals.
Curiosities include the fact that City has never drawn with Fulham since 2013, and Craven Cottage was the scene of one of Premier League’s biggest comebacks, in 2009. Craig Pawson’s refereeing records an average of 0.15 penalties per game, which may influence Haaland’s aggressive style.
The game marks Sander Berge’s 100th commitment for Fulham, strengthening the Norwegian midfield against the creativity of Bernardo Silva. Esses individual duels promise to set the pace of the match.
