Premier League: Fulham vs. Man City Picks — Guardiola’s Side to Overpower Cottagers? (May 25)

It has been an underwhelming campaign in the Premier League for last season’s champions. However, Man City will aim to limit the damage by securing their spot in next season’s Champions League on the final day.

Pep Guardiola’s charge will have their fate in their own hands following an excellent midweek win over Bournemouth. That home victory means that a point at Fulham would be enough to secure their spot in the top five.

However, the Cottagers will be aiming to end a progressive campaign on a high after winning two of their last four matches in the Premier League.

Odds

City Unbeaten in 17 Against Cottagers

Man City have dominated the matches between these sides across all competitions since the start of the 2010-11 season.

They have avoided defeat in the last 17 meetings between the teams, which includes victories in each of the last 14 Premier League encounters.

Fulham vs. Man City Key Stats

• Kevin De Bruyne will make his final Premier League appearance on Sunday. The midfielder has created a competition-high 846 chances since his debut.
• Fulham recorded a fifth win in a London derby last weekend, their most in a single Premier League campaign.

Fulham Team News

The Cottagers will be without a trio of first-team players on Sunday. Harrison Reed, Rodrigo Muniz, and Timothy Castagne are all expected to return to training in July.

Possible Lineup

B. Leno (GK); K. Tete, C. Bassey, J. Andersen, A. Robinson, S. Berge, S. Lukic, Adama, E. Smith Rowe, A. Iwobi, R. Jimenez

Man City Team News

Rodri made his long-awaited return to action in midweek. However, Guardiola will still be without Nathan Ake and John Stones this weekend. Mateo Kovacic is unavailable after being sent off against Bournemouth.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, R. Dias, M. Akanji, J. Gvardiol, I. Gundogan, K. De Bruyne, B. Silva, O. Marmoush, J. Doku, E. Haaland

Fulham vs. Man City Picks

Huge confidence can be taken from the season that Fulham have enjoyed this term. But, it is hard to overlook the long winning sequence that Man City have enjoyed in this fixture.

We expect last season’s champions to build on their excellent showing against Bournemouth in midweek to secure a final day victory to ensure their spot in the Champions League.