Manchester City edged Fulham at home despite a relatively disjointed performance thanks to a spotlight-stealing display from Mateo Kovacic. Pep Guardiola’s side were a long way from their best for

Man City is tied with Arsenal at second on the table, 1 point behind Liverpool. At 4-2-0, the club is looking to get back in the win column after settling for a 1-1 result last week against Newcastle United. Fulham is tied for sixth on the table with Newcastle at 11 points. The squad is 3-2-1 and looking for its third consecutive victory.

It is an undeniable fact that Manchester City are a better team with defensive midfielder Rodri starting. But since coming off, with a season-ending injury, at 1-0 up against Arsenal they drew that game and then were held by Newcastle in their next Premier League match.