The last 15 meetings between Manchester City and Fulham in the Premier League have produced goals at both ends of the pitch. Will any of these teams keep a clean sheet on Saturday?
Manchester City must recover from their crucial defeat to Everton. The Citizens got punished by a former Manchester United boy, Darron Gibson. His goal proved to be the difference at Goodison Park on Tuesday night.
Roberto Mancini and his men are leveled on points with Man United at the top of the English Premier League standings. Both teams have 54 points after 23 games. The Red Devils might stumble away to Chelsea this weekend so Manchester City can look forward to seizing their opportunities this weekend.
Meanwhile, Fulham will need to overcome the psychological blow of losing key player Sidwell to a long-term injury. Martin Jol confirmed the news on Thursday by stating the following according to ESPN:
“We had an injury to Steve Sidwell and he will be out for a long time - for four, five or six weeks. He had a hernia operation as you know and it is almost the same problem. He had an operation and we have to wait but we fear he needs another operation.”
Besides this concern, Martin Jol will have to find ways and means to get his team firing on goal. With the departure of striker Bobby Zamora to QPR and with the potential of Man City on paper, can Fulham confidently eye what would be their second victory away from home this season?
Manchester City and Fulham drew 2-2 in the first phase of the English Premier League. Sergio Aguero clinched a brace but Vincent Kompnay’s 75th minute own goal offered a point to the Cottagers.
Manchester City vs Fulham team news
The Citizens will be without the services of suspended striker Mario Balotelli. The Toure brothers are at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast so Mancini will have to manage for a win in their absence.
For Fulham, Mark Schwarzer and Grygera are on the injury list with Steve Sidwell. Moussa Dembele and Orlando Sa are doubtful.
Roberto Mancini and his men are leveled on points with Man United at the top of the English Premier League standings. Both teams have 54 points after 23 games. The Red Devils might stumble away to Chelsea this weekend so Manchester City can look forward to seizing their opportunities this weekend.
Meanwhile, Fulham will need to overcome the psychological blow of losing key player Sidwell to a long-term injury. Martin Jol confirmed the news on Thursday by stating the following according to ESPN:
“We had an injury to Steve Sidwell and he will be out for a long time - for four, five or six weeks. He had a hernia operation as you know and it is almost the same problem. He had an operation and we have to wait but we fear he needs another operation.”
Besides this concern, Martin Jol will have to find ways and means to get his team firing on goal. With the departure of striker Bobby Zamora to QPR and with the potential of Man City on paper, can Fulham confidently eye what would be their second victory away from home this season?
Manchester City and Fulham drew 2-2 in the first phase of the English Premier League. Sergio Aguero clinched a brace but Vincent Kompnay’s 75th minute own goal offered a point to the Cottagers.
Manchester City vs Fulham team news
The Citizens will be without the services of suspended striker Mario Balotelli. The Toure brothers are at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with Ivory Coast so Mancini will have to manage for a win in their absence.
For Fulham, Mark Schwarzer and Grygera are on the injury list with Steve Sidwell. Moussa Dembele and Orlando Sa are doubtful.
