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MANCHESTER CITY managed to secure a tense 5-4 victory over Fulham, despite the Cottagers making a remarkable attempt to come back from 5-1 down.
Pep Guardiola’s squad cut Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to just two points, but missed the opportunity to do so in a more commanding fashion, nearly experiencing one of the biggest collapses in Premier League history.
Erling Haaland netted his 100th Premier League goal to give Man City an early advantageCredit: Alamy
Tijjani Reijnders extended the lead to 2-0 with a clever finishCredit: Getty
Phil Foden scored twice as City threatened to dominate the matchCredit: Getty
Doku’s deflected strike brought the score to 5-1Credit: PA
Emile Smith Rowe scored the first of Fulham’s goals, followed by another from Alex IwobiCredit: Getty
Samuel Chukwueze scored twice with stunning shots, alarming CityCredit: Getty
Erling Haaland initiated the scoring for the Sky Blues at Craven Cottage with a precise close-range finish, marking his 100th Premier League goal for Manchester City.
Tijjani Reijnders added City’s second goal before halftime with an impressive chip over the goalkeeper.
Emile Smith Rowe responded with a goal for Fulham, sandwiched between two goals from Phil Foden, before Jeremy Doku’s deflected shot made it five for City.
Alex Iwobi then scored a remarkable long-range goal to narrow the gap in this thrilling encounter.
City found themselves under pressure as Samuel Chukwueze struck from distance to make it 5-3.
Chukwueze then astonishingly brought the score to 5-4 with another spectacular goal, leaving City shaken.
The visitors required a crucial goal-line clearance from Gvardiol to preserve their lead, but ultimately managed to hold on for all three points.
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FAQs
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was Manchester City 5, Fulham 4.
Who scored the first goal for Manchester City?
Erling Haaland scored the first goal for Manchester City.
How did Fulham manage to bring the score close?
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