MATCH REPORT: Fulham 4–5 Manchester City — Haaland Hits Historic 100 as City Survive Nine-Goal Thriller
Manchester City escaped Craven Cottage with all three points after a dramatic 5–4 win over Fulham in one of the most explosive Premier League games of the season.
City looked unstoppable early on, racing into a 5–1 lead thanks to goals from Erling Haaland, Phil Foden (2), Tijjani Reijnders, and a Fulham own goal.
Haaland’s strike was historic — he became the fastest player in Premier League history to reach 100 goals, doing it in just 111 matches.
But Fulham refused to give up.
Inspired by a late surge, the hosts clawed their way back with goals from Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, and a brace from Samuel Chukwueze, nearly pulling off a sensational comeback. City were forced to hang on in a frantic final few minutes as Fulham pushed for an equaliser.
Pep Guardiola described the match as “impossible to enjoy” as City’s defensive collapse overshadowed their attacking brilliance.
With the victory, Manchester City move closer to the top of the Premier League table, keeping pressure on the leaders as the title race heats up.
