Fulham 0-4 Man City LIVE REACTION: Gvardiol scores twice as Citizens win to pile pressure on Arsenal in Premier League title race
Manchester City continued their relentless pursuit of the Premier League title with a comfortable 4-0 win over Fulham.
The Citizens knew they needed to win and opened the scoring through Josko Gvardiol.
The Croatian played a one-two with Kevin De Bruyne and danced into the box before sliding a finish into the corner.
From there, it was total domination and Pep Guardiola's men doubled the lead in the second half through Phil Foden.
The England international picked up a loose ball and fired in a low finish off the inside of the post.
Gvardiol then made it 3-0 when he guided Bernardo Silva's sublime cross into the back of the net.
Julian Alvarez then converted a late penalty to put some gloss on the scoreline.
So, it's all on Arsenal, who face Manchester United at Old Trafford, knowing they need to win.
Fulham 0-4 Man City - REACTION
Right, that's it from us this afternoon as City move top of the Premier League ahead of Arsenal.
It was a great performance from the Citizens who had to win and did.
It's now all on Arsenal.
We hope you enjoyed the coverage, and we will see you all again soon.
If you want to know more, read our match report.
More from Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been talking to TNT Sports about the Premier League title race and the pressure his side is under.
He said: "The players know we have to win.
"We now have to win the game against Tottenham.
"Two games left. This is a tough competition.
"We need to recover and go again in a stadium that we usually struggle at."
Guardiola reacts
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to TNT Sports about his side's win over 4-0 over Fulham.
He said: "The players enjoy to play with this pressure, and it was a solid performance after the first five/ten minutes.
"But after that, we made a lot of passes and we took the game.
"We conceded few chances and created lots, it was a good result."
Fulham 0-4 Man City - REACTION
These statistics show just how dominant Manchester City were.
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- Manchester City have won each of their last seven Premier League games by at least two goals; their joint-longest run of victories in the competition when winning by more than one goal each time (previously a run of seven between May and August 2015).
- Fulham have lost each of their last 13 games against Manchester City in the Premier League – the only team to suffer more consecutive defeats against an opponent in the competition is Bournemouth, with their run also being against Manchester City (an active streak of 14).
- Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League and will end the day in first place for just the eighth time in 2024– overall, this will be the 72nd day they’ve ended in top spot this season; the third-most behind Liverpool (87) and Arsenal (74).
- Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has won all 13 of his games against Marco Silva, his best 100% record against an opposition manager in his career. Guardiola’s sides have scored 44 goals across the 13 matches, while only conceding eight times in return.
Gvardiol speaks
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has been speaking to TNT Sports about his side's win and his goals.
He said: "Another great performance from the team.
"It was very difficult, but we showed who we are and what we are ready for.
"Another two goals, and we were discussing me taking the penalty.
"I said I would like to, but we know who the taker is, so in the end, it was good for Julian [Alvarez] to score a goal.
"We have two more finals, and we are ready."
Premier League title race
Right, Manchester City are now top of the table by two points.
They've closed the goal difference to two and have also mathematically ended Liverpool's hopes of winning Jurgen Klopp the top-flight title.
So, a good day's work for Pep Guardiola's men.
Fulham 0-4 Man City - FULL TIME
Well, that's it, City keep on rolling and take top spot.
It was a stunning display from Pep Guardiola's men, who bar the opening ten minutes, were in total control.
Josko Gvardiol scored twice, Phil Foden got one and Julian Alvarez slotted home a late penalty as City sent out a clear message to Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
Stay with us for all the reaction
GOAL! Fulham 0-4 Man City - Julian Alvarez
90+' - AYE, THERE WAS NO DOUBT THERE!
The Argentinian steps up and sends Leno the wrong way.
Over to you Arsenal.
PENALTY! Fulham 0-3 Man City
90+' - Alvarez is brought down by Diop in the box.
The defender is sent off for a second booking, but Gvardiol isn't taking the spot kick...
Alvarez on it.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
90+' - Four minutes of added time indicated.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
89' - Robinson into the book for a late tackle on Lewis.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
88' - Bobb and Lewis combine on the right.
The former finds space in the box and drills a pass across the box towards Lewis, but Palhinha is there for the home side.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
87' - Doku is in a bit of trouble here.
He looks to take a shot from range and Palhinha knocks into him.
The winger drops to the floor and needs some treatment.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
84' - Well, this is all over now.
Fulham look finished and City are keeping the ball in the hosts' half.
Ederson had one save to make, so it's just been total domination.
Keown: "It's City's to lose now. Spurs aren't the ideal team for Arsenal to think they are going to do them a favour.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
83' - Alvarez takes the corner and Bernardo swings a cross to the far post that Leno gathers.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
82' - Haaland, Kovacic and Foden are off for Lewis, Bobb and Alvarez.
And City still have this corner...
Fulham 0-3 Man City
80' - Good save from Leno again!
Doku cuts in from the left and smashes in a shot at the near post.
But Leno is there to push the ball behind.
Fulham 0-3 Man City
74' - De Bruyne is brought off for Doku.
GOAL! Fulham 0-3 Man City - Josko Gvardiol
71' - SURELY NOT. HE'S DONE IT AGAIN!
De Bruyne takes a short corner and finds Bernardo.
He clips a delightful ball into the far post and Gvardiol is there at the back post to convert at the near post.
After a quick VAR check, the goal stands.
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Fulham 0-2 Man City
68' - Palhinha denies De Bruyne with a top tackle!
The Portuguese international follows the Belgian all the way and pulls off a superb challenge in the box just as De Bruyne looked to pull the trigger.
Fulham 0-2 Man City
66' - Muniz, who has had no service, comes off for Broja.
The man on loan from Chelsea has struggled for game time since moving to the Cottagers.
He has just under 25 minutes to make an impact.
Fulham 0-2 Man City
65' - And once again, City are back in total command.
They are knocking the ball around in the sunshine and look a class above Fulham.
Foden delivers again
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