Manchester City welcomes Fulham to the Etihad Stadium this Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as Pep Guardiola’s side looks to maintain pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Following a dramatic late victory against Liverpool at Anfield last Sunday, the Citizens enter this fixture trailing the top spot by six points, making every match a “matter of survival” according to the City boss.
The 7:30 PM GMT (2:30 PM ET) kickoff comes amid a historic run of dominance for the home side. Manchester City has won their last 19 consecutive meetings against Fulham, a streak dating back to 2009. The reverse fixture earlier this season was a Premier League classic, ending in a thrilling 5-4 victory for City at Craven Cottage on December 2, 2025.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Pep Guardiola is expected to rotate his squad following the grueling trip to Merseyside. Rayan Cherki is reportedly pushing for a starting role, potentially replacing Omar Marmoush. Fulham, led by Marco Silva, may look to former City academy star Oscar Bobb to provide a spark against his old club. Harry Wilson remains the primary threat for the visitors, having already netted eight goals this campaign.
- Manchester City Predicted XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Silva, De Bruyne, Cherki; Haaland.
- Fulham Predicted XI: Leno; Tete, Diop, Bassey, Robinson; Reed, Iwobi; Wilson, Pereira, Bobb; Jimenez.
Key Stats and Betting Odds
Statistically, this fixture has been one-sided for over a decade. Manchester City has scored at least two goals in each of their last 20 matches against the Cottagers across all competitions. Despite Fulham’s impressive form under Marco Silva this season, back-to-back defeats have seen them slip into a mid-table malaise.
Current betting markets reflect City’s dominance, with the hosts favored at -285. The over/under is set at 3.5 goals, reflecting the high-scoring nature of their previous 9-goal encounter. Experts suggest City’s historical head-to-head record makes them heavy favorites to extend their winning streak to 20 games.
How to Watch
Fans in the United States can catch the action live on USA Network or stream via NBCSports.com. In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast via TNT Sports. As the match coincides with Lunar New Year celebrations, Manchester City has announced special festivities at the Etihad Stadium for attending supporters.