Manchester City vs Fulham
5th February 1500hrs
Football – England – FA Cup
Pick Home Win HT/FT
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/7 odds taken 1216 GMT, Friday 4 February
Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City welcome EFL Championship table toppers Fulham to the Etihad Stadium for an FA Cup fixture this Saturday. The Citizens will be looking for a comfortable victory in the cup against Championship opposition. The Cottagers are going great guns in the second tier right now, but City should be too strong on home soil. Keep reading for latest FA Cup odds and top tips.
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Manchester City Preview – Will City cruise into round five?
Manchester City have been firing on all cylinders on all fronts in recent months, winning a staggering 15 of their last 17 league and cup games. Their last domestic defeat came at the hands of Crystal Palace in a Premier League fixture back in October.
Pep Guardiola has enjoyed the cup competitions since arriving in England. City will not retain the EFL Cup this season after being knocked out by West Ham United, but they are the favourites to lift the FA Cup. Last season, the Manchester giants were beaten by Chelsea at the semi-final stage.
Man City eased past Swindon Town in the previous round, as goals from Bernardo Silva, Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan and Cole Palmer gave them a 4-1 win at the County Ground. The Premier League champions will be looking for something similar on Saturday.
Fulham Preview – Can the Cottagers shock the PL leaders?
Fulham are eying up an instant return to the Premier League after suffering relegation last term. At the time of writing, the Cottagers are sitting pretty at the summit of the Championship, collecting 58 points from 28 league games.
Fulham booked their spot in round four of the FA Cup by edging past fellow Championship side Bristol City. It was a tight affair, with Harry Wilson’s extra-time goal giving the Londoners a 1-0 victory at Ashton Gate.
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Fulham are in superb form, winning five and drawing one of their last six in all competitions. Last time out, though, Marco Silva’s side were held to a 1-1 draw by Blackpool. Can they shock the Premier League champions on Saturday?
Manchester City vs Fulham Betting Advice
On their way to the Premier League title last season, Man City did the league double over Fulham. In December 2020, goals from Raheem Sterling and Kevin de Bruyne earned City a 2-0 victory at the Etihad. A few months later, John Stones, Gabriel Jesus and Sergio Aguero were on target in a 3-0 win at Craven Cottage. Man City have won the last 11 meetings.
Key Facts – Manchester City vs Fulham Betting Tip
- Man City have won 15 of their past 17 across all competitions
- The Cottagers are unbeaten in six (five wins, one draw)
- City have won 11 in a row against Fulham
Man City are in tip-top shape right now. Fulham may be flying in the Championship, but the Premier League champions should be far too strong for the London outfit. Back the hosts to be winning at half time and full time (4/7).
These two met in the FA Cup at this stage back in January 2020, with Gabriel Jesus (2), Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva on target in a 4-0 City romp at the Etihad. A repeat 4-0 home victory this weekend is nicely priced at 8/1.
The best betting odds for Manchester City vs Fulham
Manchester City to win: 1/7 at Bet365
Draw: 7/1 at Bet365
Fulham to win: 14/1 at Bet365
