FULHAM are the latest team charged with halting the Manchester City bandwagon as they travel north to the Etihad on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola's superstars are already the only team with a 100 per cent record after three wins out of three in the league. And they've also added the European Super Cup to their trophy cabinet this season.
Curiously though, they've won all those games while being nowhere near their best really. After an opening day cruise at Burnley, they narrowly defeated Newcastle United at home before being given a real fright by Sheffield United last week and requiring a Rodri late, late winner to give them all three points.
Perhaps it's an ominous sign for the rest of the league though that City are still winning when not anywhere near their best yet.
They face a Fulham side who have made an encouraging start to the season. They knocked out in-form Spurs from the League Cup in midweek after a penalty shootout.
And even more impressively, they held Arsenal to a 2-2 draw at the Emirates last week after taking the lead. They even equalised with ten men after ex-Rangers defender Calvin Bassey was sent off.
How the bookies view it
Manchester City are always going to be heavy odds-on for a fixture like this and 1/6 with Coral is the best price you will get here.
Fulham can be backed at 18/1 with the same firm and the draw is 8/1 with Paddy Power.
Recent head to heads
Manchester City won both games home and away last season 2-1 and City have won the last 14 meetings between the clubs.
Players to watch
Rodri has started the season in fine style with two goals at Burnley and last week's winner at Sheffield United. With Erling Haland his usual heavy odds-on for anytime goalscorer, the Spanish international could be worth a wager at 6/1 with bet365.
Harry Wilson was only a sub against Spurs in midweek but started against Arsenal and is expected to return. The Welsh international is 9/1 to score with UniBet.
Anything else catch the eye?
Fulham managed to score against Arsenal and Spurs and netted in both games last season against City. They are far from the most extreme side in the league for parking the bus and the champions do give you openings as Sheffield United proved last week.
Therefore, take a chance and back Fulham to score and Manchester City to win at 7/4 with bet365.
In their last three games against Sevilla, Newcastle United and Sheffield United, City have conceded just one corner! Back City minus five on the corners handicap at 5/4 with bet365 also.
This English Premier League match between Manchester City and Fulham will be played on Sep 2, 2023 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Manchester City vs Fulham prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
