Manchester City triumphed over Fulham in a thrilling 5-4 encounter at Craven Cottage, marking a memorable midweek in the Premier League, reports BritPanorama.
Erling Haaland celebrated his century of Premier League goals, becoming the fastest player to reach this milestone in just 111 appearances. City seemed to have the match under control after leading 5-1 shortly after the second half, yet a remarkable comeback by Fulham, including goals from Alex Iwobi and a brace from Samuel Chukwueze, left City hanging on for the win.
While City edges closer to the top, now just two points behind leaders Arsenal, questions arise regarding their defensive vulnerabilities. Haaland’s opener came in the 17th minute, demonstrating his prowess as he smashed home a cross from Jeremy Doku. City doubled their lead before half-time, with goals from Tijjani Reijnders and Phil Foden extending their advantage.
Fulham, however, refused to capitulate. After reducing the deficit with a header from Emile Smith Rowe, they unleashed a second-half revival that electrified the home crowd. As Chukwueze found the back of the net twice, the match turned into a nail-biter, with a near-equaliser from Josh King narrowly prevented by Josko Gvardiol’s last-ditch clearance.
In another match, Newcastle and Tottenham shared the spoils in a dramatic 2-2 draw. Bruno Guimaraes put Newcastle ahead with a superb strike, only for Christian Romero to equalise. A late penalty for Newcastle saw Anthony Gordon convert; however, Romero’s bizarre equaliser ensured Tottenham left St James’ Park with a point. The match showcased the unpredictable nature of the Premier League, where momentum can shift in mere moments.
Lastly, Everton claimed a 1-0 victory over Bournemouth thanks to Jack Grealish’s goal. This win allowed Everton to secure their third victory in four matches, as they capitalised on Bournemouth’s struggles. Grealish’s late effort highlighted Everton’s resilience despite an overall tepid performance.
As the Premier League continues to unfold, this round of fixtures serves as a reminder of its theatrical nature, where drama and unpredictability seem to be the norm rather than the exception.
