Manchester City moved ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table with a dominant 4-0 win over Fulham, with Josko Gvardiol scoring twice at Craven Cottage.
Pep Guardiola’s champions knew a victory in Saturday’s early kick-off would pile the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their trip to Manchester united on Sunday, and they made no mistake.
Gvardiol scored in both halves to make it five goals in his last seven matches across all competitions, while EA SPORTS Player of the Season candidate Phil Foden registered his 25th goal of the campaign as City ate into Arsenal’s superior goal difference.
Julian Alvarez added a late fourth from the penalty spot after Issa Diop received his second yellow card, and City know two further victories over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday and West Ham United a week on Sunday will secure the title.
Fulham, meanwhile, stay 13th with 44 points, their winless run stretching to four matches.
