The Premier League match between Fulham and Manchester City is anticipated to be a significant encounter, especially for Man City as they aim to secure a Champions League spot with at least a draw. Fulham, however, faces challenges due to injuries affecting key players such as Timothy Castagne and Rodrigo Muniz. The predicted lineup for Fulham includes Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukić, Berge; Wilson, Pereira, Iwobi; Jiménez .
Manchester City can secure Champions League qualification for next season with a draw against Fulham on the final day of the Premier League campaign. After a trophyless season that saw them relinquish their Premier League title and lose the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace, City need only avoid defeat at Craven Cottage to guarantee a top-five finish and a place in Europe's elite competition, thanks to their superior goal difference. While Fulham will pose a challenge, Brighton's recent win against Liverpool means the Cottagers have little to play for beyond league position, with their final standing ranging from ninth to twelfth.
Manchester City has won 67% of their 33 matches against Fulham, including a 3-2 victory in the first round of this season where Fulham, despite scoring first and netting a late consolation goal, posed a greater threat than their limited chances suggested, implying City benefited from some luck to secure the win.
Fulham possible starting lineup: Leno; Tete, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson; Lukic, Berge; Wilson, Cairney, Iwobi; Jimenez
Manchester City possible starting lineup: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Bernardo, Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland
City have won 20 league games this season but that's eight fewer than last season when winning the title. They are third in the table and only a massive win at Craven Cottage and a heavy loss for Arsenal could see them finish second. Their sole aim this weekend is to confirm their place in next season's Champions League. A win will achieve that and so should a draw due to their vastly superior goal difference. Defeat though could be disastrous if other clubs win.
Manchester City are expected to continue their winning streak against Fulham. City's superior quality, particularly in attack against Fulham's recent defensive struggles, suggests a comfortable victory. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-1 win for Guardiola's side.
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