Man City claim a dramatic win over Fulham in a nine-goal Premier League thriller after surviving a fierce second-half comeback at Craven Cottage
Craven Cottage on Tuesday hosted one of the Premier League’s most dramatic nights as Manchester City secured a Man City dramatic win by edging Fulham 5–4 in a breathless encounter that swung wildly from dominance to desperation.
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Manchester City took early control when Erling Haaland finished calmly in the 17th minute.
Tijjani Reijnders doubled the lead in the 37th minute before Phil Foden struck at 44 and 48 minutes to place City in a commanding position.
A freak own goal by Sander Berge in the 54th minute pushed City even further ahead.
Fulham, however, refused to yield. Emile Smith Rowe pulled one back at 45+2 minutes to lift the home crowd before the interval. The second half ignited when Alex Iwobi fired in a 57th-minute effort.
Substitute Samuel Chukwueze then stunned City with a brilliant brace in the 72nd and 78th minutes, dragging Fulham to the brink of an astonishing comeback.
The final minutes grew frantic as Fulham pressed with relentless intensity.
City defended fiercely, holding shape as the hosts threw men forward in search of a leveller.
Pep Guardiola’s players showed notable resilience during a chaotic spell that tested their composure.
City substitute Ryan Cherki received the first yellow card of the match in the 94th minute of the extended eight added minutes, adding late tension to a match already overflowing with drama.
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The victory keeps Manchester City firmly in the title race, while Fulham’s spirited surge, particularly after the interval, will leave Marco Silva’s side encouraged by their fight yet frustrated by the narrow defeat.
