Fulham vs Manchester City May 11th 2024

Fulham host current champions Manchester City in what could prove to be a crucial game in deciding who will win this season's title. Man City's record against Fulham is remarkable with the Citizens coming out on top in their last 15 games against them and it would be hard to see anything different happen this time around. Manchester City are in red-hot form with 8 wins in their last 10 Premier League games as they look to win their fourth Premier League title in a row.

Will Pep's Blues Make History?

If Pep Guardiola's side can win the Premier League again this season they will break history by being the first side to ever win four Premier League titles in a row. Only Sir Alex Ferguson has managed a side to three consecutive Premier League titles before when he did it twice between the years 1999-2001 and 2007-2009. The current EPL Betting Odds see Manchester City priced as -310 favorites to lift the title for the fourth time in a row. With an FA Cup final also on the horizon, City are in a good position to win a historic double this season.

Can Fulham Finish Strong?

Fulham, on the other hand, aren't really playing for anything other than pride right now. They have a slim chance of finishing in the top half of the league this season and are currently priced at +3300 and with a loss on Saturday meaning they will certainly finish in the bottom half this season, it's no wonder their odds are so high. Regardless, manager Marco Silva will still be looking for his side to finish the season on a positive note and a win against the current title favorites would do just that. 

Spread Betting (-163)

Realistically, Manchester City are the deserved favorites for this game. It is very hard to imagine a scenario where Fulham come away from this game with anything. For that reason, I will be backing Manchester City to win by over 1 goal. In City's last six matches they have won by at least two goals every time and on some occasions have won by three or four goals. But because Fulham have the home advantage I will only be backing City to win by 2+ goals at odds of -163.

De Bruyne to Hit the Target (+250)

Like he does every time towards the business end of the season, Kevin De Bruyne has gone up a gear for Manchester City when it mattered most. He has returned from injury in fine form and has recorded three goals and three assists in his last five games. In three of his last five Premier League matches he has hit the target at least twice and I will be backing him to do this again on Saturday. De Bruyne to hit the target 2+ times is currently priced at odds of +250.

Andreas Pereira to Win a Tackle (-150)

Saturday will almost definitely be a busy day for the Fulham midfielders. You can expect to see the City players have a large percentage of the game's possession and Fulham midfielders will have to be on form if they are to get anything out of this game. Because of that, I have decided to back former Manchester United player, Andreas Pereira to win at least one tackle. He is an aggressive midfielder who loves to press and has won a tackle in four out of his last five games. The odds of Andreas Pereira to win a tackle on Saturday are priced at -150.

Diarmuid's EPL Prediction

Manchester City will win by at least two goals, Kevin De Bruyne will have two shots on target and Andreas Pereira will win one tackle at odds of +600.