Evening Standard
·22 Mei 2025
Fulham vs Man City: Prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Evening Standard
·22 Mei 2025
Man City still need a result to be assured of Champions League qualification
Manchester City are in control of their own destiny when they face Fulham this weekend.
Man City bounced back from defeat in the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace by beating Bournemouth 3-1 in midweek to boost their hopes of Champions League qualification.
In the driving seat with regards to sealing a top-five Premier League finish, Pep Guardiola’s side know a point against Fulham should be enough, while victory will confirm third place.
There is a scenario where City usurp Arsenal for the runners-up spot. This will happen if the Gunners are beaten at already-relegated Southampton coupled with a win for City and a nine-goal swing.
That scenario is equally as unlikely as City drawing with Fulham and Aston Villa winning their match at Manchester United by at least 17 goals to send Guardiola’s side crashing out of the top five altogether.
Meanwhile, the Cottagers have very little to play for as their hopes of a top-eight finish - and a potential Europa Conference League place - were dashed by Brighton’s win over champions Liverpool on Monday night,
Fulham vs Manchester City is scheduled for a 4pm BST kick-off on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
The match will take place at Craven Cottage, west London.
TV channel: In the UK, the game will not be televised live.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!
Free highlights: The Sky Sports app and YouTube channel will show highlights shortly after the final whistle with Match of the Day broadcasting on BBC One at 10.30pm BST.
Fulham have no fresh injury concerns to deal with ahead of Man City’s visit. As expected, Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Rodrigo Muniz and Reiss Nelson all miss out through injury.
John Stones is Man City’s only injury concern after Rodri made his return to action in the win over Bournemouth along with Oscar Bobb.
Mateo Kovacic is suspended as a result of his sending off against the Cherries, whilst Kevin De Bruyne is expected to make his final ever appearance for Man City, and in the Premier League.
Final farewell: Kevin De Bruyne
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You can’t help but feel there will be a few twists and turns in the race for a top-five finish on the final day of the Premier League season. Man City, arguably, have one of the more tougher assignments as Fulham are more than capable of getting a result.
Whilst this has not been a vintage season from Guardiola’s side, their record against the Cottagers is simply superb and should prove decisive in confirming a Champions League spot.
Man City to win, 3-1
As mentioned above, Man City have the upper hand in this fixture. They have won the last 17 meetings across all competitions against Fulham, dating all the way back to 2012.
Fulham wins: 10
Man City wins: 36
Draws: 11
Fulham to win: 7/2
Man City to win: 8/15
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).