Football NewsMan City Dominant Win Over Fulham Throws Down Challenge to Arsenal
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Pep Guardiola’s side moved past Arsenal to the top of the Premier League table with a controlled and professional victory.

Manchester City showed no sign of nerves as they brushed aside Fulham to leapfrog Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table and take command of the title race.

City came into the weekend with everything in control, thanks to a game in hand. However, they still had to get the job done ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Old Trafford on Sunday. They did so with absolute ease, professionally dispatching Fulham without even a hint of a misstep.

Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead when he latched onto Kevin De Bruyne’s pass and slotted past Bernd Leno at the near post. City monopolized the ball in the first half and should have been 2-0 up at the break, but Manuel Akanji volleyed over from De Bruyne’s back-post cross.

Bernardo Silva had a shot saved by Leno before Fulham finally threatened the goal in the 57th minute when Rodrigo Muniz flicked Adama Traore’s cross towards goal. But it was game over soon after when Phil Foden fired a loose ball into the bottom corner off the inside of the post. Gvardiol then continued his remarkable scoring streak by adding another from Silva’s deep cross from a short corner, sparking raucous celebrations from the away end.

Julian Alvarez slotted in a late penalty after being chopped down by Issa Diop, who picked up a second yellow in the process.

Arsenal needsa favour from one of City’s opponents if they are to win a first Premier League title in 20 years, and Fulham was not in a generous mood. They were simply overpowered and outclassed and didn’t even really lay a glove on their illustrious opponents. Arsenal now have to hope that Tottenham can fare better in north London on Tuesday night. If not, then it will come down to the final day of the season, when City play West Ham at home.

In truth, it is not looking likely. City are romping home to a sixth title in seven seasons and there is nothing to suggest they are going to fall at the penultimate or final hurdle. Arsenal now have to take care of their business at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Having lost on their last two trips there, it might not be straightforward.