Goal

List of goalscorers

Leroy Sané
2'
1 - 0
David Silva
21'
2 - 0
R. Sterling
47'
3 - 0
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End of match

End of match

  • Finished
    FULL-TIME. City secure the three points with goals from Leroy Sane, David Silva and Raheem Sterling, whilst not pushed too much by Fulham - the players will be happy for a rest before they take on Lyon on Wednesday night.
  • 90'
    Great save from Ederson as Mitrovic aims for the bottom corner from the edge of the penalty area.
  • 89'
    Riyad Mahrez almost has his first Manchester City goal - his shot looks to be heading for the bottom corner but somehow Fulham get the block in.
  • 86'
    The game appears to have slowed now, and City's defence - especially Nicolas Otamendi - have been very assertive against a talented Fulham attack.
  • 81'
    Jesus does very well to set up Bernardo Silva in the centre of the box, but the Portuguese fires over the bar - unlike him.
  • 77'
    Jesus turns with his back to goal and snaps at an effort from distance, though his shot is well wide of Bettinelli's goal.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 74'
    That will be Sterling's final contribution today, as he is replaced by Riyad Mahrez.
  • 73'
    Sterling gets in behind after linking up well with David Silva, but the 23-year-old's cross is blocked before it can reach Jesus.
  • 72'
    The intensity of the game appears to have slowed now.
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
  • 69'
    Lucas Vietto makes way for Ayité.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 67'
    Fabian Delph is replaced by ilkay Gundogan.
  • 66'
    Sterling has an effort from the edge of the box, but he pulls his shot just wide of the near post.
  • 64'
    Gabriel Jesus has not stopped running since coming on up front.
  • 62'
    Jesus should do better as Walker crosses in early, but the Brazilian is always stretching and his effort flies over the bar.
  • 59'
    Fernandinho picks up the ball near the edge of the box and fires an absolute thunderbolt towards the bottom-left corner, but it flies just centremetres wide. Bettinelli was well beaten.
  • 59'
    Guardiola's men dominating possession.
Substitution

Substitution

at Fulham
  • 56'
    Seri makes way as Anguissa enters the fray.
  • 53'
    Aguero makes way for Gabriel Jesus. The Argentine goes home with an assist rather than a goal today.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 47'
  • 47'
    GOAL! CITY! 3-0! STERLING! Aguero uses his pace to get to the by-line and smashes across the face of goal, with Sterling there to tap-in from close range.
  • 46'
    We're back underway!
  • 45'
    HALF-TIME. City go into the break with a 2-0 advantage thanks to goals from David Silva and Leroy Sane. The 'Citizens' have looked back to their best, bossing possession and using it clinically.
  • 45'
    Sane has the ball in the net but the linesman's flag is up.
  • 43'
    Sane sees his shot stopped at the near post by Bettinelli once more. There are more goals in this game!
  • 42'
    Fulham coming into the game a little more now.
  • 39'
    Delph has truly impressed in the absence of Mendy on the left-side so far this half.
  • 37'
    The 'Citizens' play some exceptional football as Sane and Delph link up, though the German cannot quite squeeze past Bettinelli at his near post.
  • 35'
    Bernardo Silva fouled by McDonald deep in his own half.
  • 32'
    City very much dominating possession at the Etihad.
  • 30'
    Fulham corner after Schurrle's strike forces a save out of Ederson.
  • 28'
    Mitrovic tries to hit a volley with his back to goal, but his effort is awry and flies high and wide.
  • 27'
    Vietto almost one-on-one with Ederson but Otamendi and Laporte recover quickly. Still 2-0.
  • 24'
    Schurrle tries his luck from 30 yards but the shot goes well clear of the crossbar.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 21'
  • 21'
    GOAL! CITY! 2-0! DAVID SILVA! City look back to their scintillating best, as Bernardo Silva and Aguero link up before the Spaniard strikes, with the ball flying past Bettinelli with help from the crossbar.
  • 19'
    Guardiola's side pressing Fulham very high up and causing defensive mistakes.
  • 15'
    Sterling strikes the crossbar! Magnificent piece of skill and sumptuous through ball from Bernardo Silva as he puts Sterling one-on-one, though Bettinelli manages to deflect the ball off the crossbar. City looking sharp here.
  • 12'
    Hand-ball from David Silva in the middle of the park.
  • 11'
    Aguero tries his luck from the edge of the box but the effort is tame and collected by Bettinelli.
  • 10'
    Walker back up and running and the game back underway.
  • 8'
    Walker down in the middle of the field with a small head injury.
  • 6'
    Sané brought down by Christie.
  • 4'
    Fulham open at the back again as Sterling flashes a shot towards the near post on his left foot, though the ball crawls wide.
  • 3'
    Despite the early goal Fulham do look up for the game.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 2'
  • 2'
    GOAL! 1-0! CITY! SANE! Wow. What a start for Manchester City. Seri makes a shocking mistake as he is intercepted by Fernandinho and before they know it, City are 2 on 1 and the Brazilian crosses for Sane to tap in.
  • 1'
    The referee blows his whistle and Fulham get the game underway.
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Kick off just moments away at the Etihad.
  • PRVW
    Some quotes from the managers ahead of the game... Guardiola: "I’m really impressed with Fulham. I was delighted watching them. They have really good players and the way they want to play." Jokanovic: "Fulham can make it pretty tough for City and it could take some work to get the points. It's a great place to try and show you can play good football."
  • PRVW
    Just under half an hour until kick off, with both teams going out for a pre-match training session.
  • PRVW
    Some interesting changes today for City. Leroy Sané returns to the starting XI while Fabian Delph and Nico Otamendi also make their first starts of the season. Benjamin Mendy appears to be rested by Guardiola with next week's Champions League game against Lyon in mind.
  • PRVW
    Fulham XI: Bettinelli, Christie, Odoi, Mawson, Sessegnon, McDonald, Seri, Johansen, Vietto, Mitrovic, Schurrle.
  • PRVW
    The lineups are in! Manchester City XI: Ederson, Walker, Otamendi, Laporte, Delph, Fernandinho, Silva, Bernardo, Sterling, Aguero, Sane.
Info

Pre-match

15 September 2018, 16:00

Referee: Stuart Attwell

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Manchester City's game against Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.