Manchester City momentarily climbed to the top of the Premier League table on Saturday with a 4-0 win over Fulham to put pressure on Arsenal in the title race.
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City’s victory also ended Liverpool’s chances of winning the title, as Pep Guardiola’s side sat on 85 points, two more than Arsenal, who play Manchester United on Sunday.
Josko Gvardiol has continued his goalscoring form in recent weeks scoring early and late, with Phil Foden scoring the very important moment goal just before the hour mark. Julián Álvarez then scored a penalty in stoppage time (Issa Diop was sent off for a second yellow card). on the penalty kick) to seal the 4-0 victory.
Fulham have one win in their last 8 matches and remain at 44 matches, while Marco Silva’s team has never been in the match. City are now two wins away from the name as they visit Tottenham on Tuesday. If Arsenal fail to beat Manchester United on Sunday, City will clinch their fourth consecutive title with a win at Tottenham.
When Josko Gvardiol signed for Manchester City from RB Leipzig last summer for around $100 million, one of the poorest defensive teams in Europe got one of the most productive young defenders. But it took time for 22-year-old Gvardiol to adapt to City and now we see why Pep Guardiola is such a brilliant coach who can take even the most productive young talents on the planet to new levels. Gvardiol plays as a left back in a fluid defensive formula that really encourages him to play internally and play more as a winger and move forward. That’s not an easy thing to do for a player who was widely viewed as a traditional, physical centre-back. No more. Gvardiol has scored five goals in his last seven games for City, adding two in the rout against Fulham, and the way he has been patient this season is a testament to his mentality. He has taken a step forward with his ball, his running pace and continues to be strong defensively. It took many City players almost a full season to realize what Guardiola was looking for for them when they arrived at the club, when he challenged them to do things that didn’t come naturally to them and then told them to use their strengths while it all happens. in combination very productively as a component of this wonderful fully designed Man City machine. Gvardiol is a very productive example of a player Guardiola has taken a step forward throughout this season and who is contributing something completely different to what was expected of him. That is why Pep Guardiola is and will continue to be the most productive individual coach in the world. Of course, he is one of the most productive managers in history as a whole, but if you look at the way he ushered in Rodri, John Stones, Phil Foden, Kevin de Bruyne and Bernardo Silva in this City team and redefined his roles, there is no doubt about his genius. See things that other managers may never notice.
Through our friends at FotMob. com, you can see that Gvardiol played a wonderful game with two goals and that he was right on the flank from left-back. Bernardo Silva, Kevin de Bruyne, Phil Foden and Rodri were all right, thank you. to their experience and Fulham only had one chance during the entire game when City’s defensive unit overran the Cottagers.
Fulham will visit Luton on the final day. City will visit Tottenham on Tuesday, May 14 and then host West Ham on the final matchday.
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Gvardiol 13′, 71′, Foden 59′, Álvarez 97′
A walk in the park by the Thames for the city. It was very easy for them because their great players were in charge and Gvardiol, the scoring machine, prevailed. City are two wins away from the title.
Issa Diop catches up to Alvarez in the box as he runs forward. Diop earned a second yellow card and was sent off. Alvarez gets up and makes the shot. Some called for Gvardiol to take the penalty kick to score a hat-trick, but Alvarez scored with minimal noise.
Score just two goals for Josko Gvardiol today and five goals in his last seven games for City, as the Croatian defender returns home superbly. Silva played him a corner on the edge of the box and his cross was better at the far post. Akanji, who was in play, couldn’t touch him, but Gvardiol came in from behind and led a purposeful effort that beat Bernd Leno and went in. The city sails under the sun while its fans do their Poznan. outside.
Erling Haaland is superbly played through Kevin de Bruyne (*pretends to be surprised*) and is transparent but far exceeds his efforts. Actually, no one can do it in this regard. It was City’s chance to conclude the win.
The local guy comes back with a wonderful time. Silva did very well to beat Robinson, then a very good tackle flew to prevent him on the edge of the box. But Foden was the first to react and fired into the box. far corner. Get ready for wild outdoor celebrations as Noel Gallagher, his circle of family and friends are at the center of the action and love life.
Traoré made the difference on the right and his cross found Muniz. A cheeky shot from the Brazilian stopped, at the second attempt, through Ederson. Good luck to the locals who have just reminded City that they are still there.
Haaland spots De Bruyne and confronts Bernardo Silva, who tries to shoot close to the post, but Leno goes low to make a clever save. City deserve to lead 2-0.
Marco Silva made two substitutions at half-time, while Tom Cairney and Adama Traoré replaced Willian and Bobby Decordova-Reid at half-time. Traoré has had a lot of messes at Man City in the past. . .
After a slow start, City shifted gears and a glorious move in which Gvardiol finished smartly made the difference. City deserve to have scored a few more, so Fulham will be very satisfied with this result. Pep Guardiola leaves satisfied at half-time. however, he obviously looked for a moment before the break to avoid a nervous end to this match. As things stand, City are back in the sensible part of the Premier League table. . .
Kevin de Bruyne with a great run and that allows Foden to make an effort, then the ball falls to Bernardo Silva and his shot deflects for a corner. From the corner, a superb ball to the far post from De Bruyne found Manuel Akanji but he flew just a few yards away. Why didn’t Akanji emerge victorious!? KDB Magic.
The Croatian defender is now in play after making a smart run in the Fulham defence. This time, he saw De Bruyne with his cross and passed it to Bernardo Silva, but his shot was tamed and straight at Leno. Moments later, Phil Foden still lets go. launches a shot on purpose that Leno saves. The city is now in full effervescence.
Ake was injured clearing a cross and is unable to continue. It’s a shame. Kyle Walker replaces Ake and Akanji moves to center.
1-0 against Manchester City and it’s a wonderful goal. Josko Gvardiol steps forward from left-back and plays a back-and-forth with Kevin de Bruyne. The Croatian defender then took a throw-in and quietly returned home. Gvardiol has scored four goals in his last 7 games for Manchester City and there were 19 assists before scoring. Sumptuous moments in the sun in West London. This will calm the nerves of the city as they had done little by little.
Fulham sit in a deep defensive line but are willing to go long when they and Andreas Pereira win an early corner after Akanji gets stuck in the most sensitive part of the pitch. Fulham aren’t just looking to frustrate Pep Guardiola’s side. The sun is beating at Craven Cottage, it deserves to be an exciting match. Arsenal fans around the world are hoping for a surprise win at Fulham. . .
Man City opted for Dias and Ake in central defence with Gvardiol at left-back. But with Pep, you never know and maybe Akanji will step up and play the role of John Stones while keeping the midfield. De Bruyne, Foden and Silva will do it. Haaland in attack. As for Fulham, well, they introduced a full-throttle attack with Reid, Pereira, Willian and Muniz all starting. This suggests that it will be an open and entertaining game that the Cottagers will be able to play without fear.
Lion; Chestnut, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Iwobi, Palhinha; Reid, Pereira, Willian; Muñiz
Ederson; Akanji, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland
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