Manchester City's dominance in the Premier League continued as they narrowly edged out Fulham in a thrilling 9-goal encounter at Craven Cottage. The Citizens' 5-4 victory, their third win on the trot, marked another milestone for Norwegian sensation Erling Haaland - becoming the quickest player to reach 100 goals in top-flight English football.
Haaland's impressive strike in the dying minutes sealed the win, but it was a collective effort by Manchester City that kept Fulham at bay. Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish all chipped in with crucial goals to help their side see out the win.
However, what was truly remarkable was Fulham's spirited fightback, which saw them score four times in the second half alone. The Londoners' late surge raised hopes that they might pull off a stunning upset, but Manchester City's resilience and quality ultimately proved too much for them.
The visitors took an early lead through De Bruyne's penalty in the 7th minute, before Grealish doubled their advantage with a beautifully curled shot in the 33rd minute. Haaland made it three just after the hour mark, sending the away fans into raptures.
Despite going down to nine men after Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off in the 71st minute, Fulham refused to throw in the towel. First-half goals from Ola Aina and Mitrovic, followed by a stunning stoppage-time winner from Harry Wilson in the 90+1' minute, all but set up an FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City.
Haaland's goal on his 100th Premier League appearance sealed the win, though, as Manchester City wrapped up all three points with a hard-fought victory. With this win, they continue to pile pressure on league leaders Arsenal and bring themselves back into title contention.
Haaland's impressive strike in the dying minutes sealed the win, but it was a collective effort by Manchester City that kept Fulham at bay. Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, and Jack Grealish all chipped in with crucial goals to help their side see out the win.
However, what was truly remarkable was Fulham's spirited fightback, which saw them score four times in the second half alone. The Londoners' late surge raised hopes that they might pull off a stunning upset, but Manchester City's resilience and quality ultimately proved too much for them.
The visitors took an early lead through De Bruyne's penalty in the 7th minute, before Grealish doubled their advantage with a beautifully curled shot in the 33rd minute. Haaland made it three just after the hour mark, sending the away fans into raptures.
Despite going down to nine men after Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off in the 71st minute, Fulham refused to throw in the towel. First-half goals from Ola Aina and Mitrovic, followed by a stunning stoppage-time winner from Harry Wilson in the 90+1' minute, all but set up an FA Cup semifinal against Manchester City.
Haaland's goal on his 100th Premier League appearance sealed the win, though, as Manchester City wrapped up all three points with a hard-fought victory. With this win, they continue to pile pressure on league leaders Arsenal and bring themselves back into title contention.
I'm lovin' how city is on fire right now 
, Erling Haaland's goal record is insane, 100 goals in just 3 years, not bad for a kid who joined at like 20 lol 
! but seriously, Fulham was the better team in that 2nd half, they were so close to pullin' off an upset 
. can't wait for the next one, gonna be a wild ride! 
. And what's up with all these "milestones" and "achievements"? Can't we just focus on the scoreline for once? 
️ Haaland's gonna be a legend one day lol
. But you know who gets no love? The refs 
. I'd love to see the VAR review on that one 
. And Fulham's fightback was impressive, but can't they just get a break for once? 
Still, Manchester City's quality is undeniable, and they've definitely got the momentum going in their favor 
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. Haaland's 100th goal is a milestone for him, but also highlights how dependent Man City are on him 
️. Need to see more balance from them if they wanna challenge for the title...
those 4 goals in the second half were insane, i mean what a game! Haaland's goal was pure magic, his speed and power is just incredible 
but u know what? this win wont change much for the title race. still think arsenal will come out on top
I mean, Fulham's fightback in the second half was insane! 4 goals in like 20 minutes? That's just unbelievable! 
The unpredictability of modern football is truly captivating. I mean, who would have thought that Fulham, struggling in the lower echelons of the Premier League table, could mount such a spirited fightback? It's almost as if their collective spirit and determination were enough to momentarily nullify Manchester City's dominance. However, ultimately, it was Manchester City's sheer quality and resilience that saw them through, exemplified by Erling Haaland's incredible strike on his 100th Premier League appearance 
. The win cements Manchester City's position as a top contender for the title, putting pressure on Arsenal to maintain their lead. Fascinating stuff! 
Their second-half surge was genuinely heart-stopping 
and kevin de bruynes penalty was clutch too 
phil foden and jack grealish were on fire 
. They fought so hard, it was inspiring! And let's be real, Manchester City didn't exactly dominate the game... they were lucky to get away with that 5-4 win. I mean, nine men down? That's crazy talk! 
. Fulham may not have the same resources as Manchester City, but they've got heart and determination... and that's what really matters.
, always finding ways to win even when things seem bleak 
. I mean, 9 goals in a single match? That's wild 
. The stats are insane too - they've won 3 games in a row and are now back in title contention 
! Not to mention their squad value has just hit £1 billion 
. But of course Manchester City were always gonna find a way to win it, they're just too strong. Still, kudos to Fulham for giving them a run for their money and showing they've got what it takes to compete with the big boys. And let's be real, Erling Haaland is just on another level 
I'm loving how Manchester City is really pushing for that title now! 
