Marco Silva is eager to break Fulham's losing streak against Manchester City, the longest in English football history. Fulham has lost 18 consecutive matches to City since a 2-2 draw in September 2011.
During that match, Roberto Mancini's City squandered a 2-0 lead with goals from Sergio Aguero and David Silva, while Bobby Zamora and Danny Murphy scored for Fulham.
Fulham's last victory over City was a 3-1 win under Roy Hodgson in April 2009. After defeating Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday, Silva shifted focus to Tuesday's game against City. "My last words to them were about our recent record against City, and how it's an opportunity for us to change it, and play for it," Silva told reporters on Monday.
City aims to close the gap with Premier League leaders Arsenal after Phil Foden's brace secured a thrilling 3-2 win over Leeds United. Guardiola anticipates a tough match against Fulham, stating, "Marco has been there for many years and it has always been a really tough game. " He praised Fulham's organisation and improvement with the ball.
Guardiola noted that Fulham is difficult to break down, having watched their games against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Sunderland. "It will be difficult," he added during a brief pre-match press conference lasting just two minutes.
Bernd Leno has faced Manchester City 12 times in the Premier League without winning (six with Arsenal, six with Fulham), conceding 34 goals. Only Jordan Ayew against Chelsea (17) and Ashley Westwood versus City (14) have worse records.
Erling Haaland has scored six goals in six Premier League matches against Fulham since their return to the top flight in 2022. Harry Kane is the only player with more goals against Marco Silva-managed teams, scoring seven in five games.
Match Prediction
Fulham seeks to win three consecutive home league matches at Craven Cottage for the first time since December 2023. However, they face an uphill battle given their poor record against City. Guardiola's team has won 15 straight league games against Fulham, the longest such run in English top-flight history.
City has also won 13 of their last 14 evening kick-offs in the Premier League (7pm GMT or later). The only exception was a draw at Brentford in January; their last evening defeat was at Aston Villa in December 2023.
Opta Win Probability
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| Fulham | 24.7% |
| Manchester City | 52.3% |
| Draw | 23% |
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- Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) December 1, 2025
The upcoming match presents a significant challenge for both teams as they aim for crucial points. While Fulham hopes to end their losing streak against City, Guardiola's side looks to maintain pressure on Arsenal at the top of the table.
