Man City predicted lineup vs Fulham – Premier League

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After their huge victory over Arsenal, Manchester City can inch closer to the Premier League title with victory over Fulham on Sunday.

Pep Guardiola acknowledged the importance of this fixture in his side’s pursuit of further silverware and he will demand a composed performance against a Fulham side who, despite some miserable recent form, are capable of causing real problems on home soil.

Here’s how the boss could set up.

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GK: Ederson – The Brazilian’s taunts of Arsenal supporters will only have boosted Ederson’s popularity among City fans.

CB: Manuel Akanji – Despite a shift in formation for the Arsenal game, Guardiola could return to a three-man defence and bring Akanji over from the left-back role he played last time out.

CB: Ruben Dias – Dias may not need too much physicality as Fulham are without the suspended Aleksandar Mitrovic.

CB: Aymeric Laporte – Guardiola confirmed that Nathan Ake is close to a return but, with the Dutchman still out, Laporte should start.

DM: John Stones – Fulham boast a physical midfield and so pushing Stones further forward could be key to nullifying their threat.

DM: Rodri – Rodri will not shirk the battle either but the added assistance of Stones would be a real help.

RM: Riyad Mahrez – Left out for the Arsenal game, Mahrez may get another opportunity to impress on the right flank ahead of Bernardo Silva.

CM: Kevin De Bruyne – Despite complaining of ’niggles‘ towards the end of the last game, expect De Bruyne, who bagged a brilliant brace against Arsenal, to start once again.

CM: Ilkay Gundogan – Talk of a summer exit for Gundogan continues to rumble on, much to the disappointment of City fans.

LM: Jack Grealish – Has turned up the performance level just when City needed it. Phil Foden is chomping at the bit from the bench – he grabbed an assist against Arsenal – but it looks impossible to drop Grealish.

ST: Erling Haaland – With the 38-game season scoring record now his, Haaland’s focus is on grabbing the two more goals he needs for the all-time honour.