Preview of the 38th round of Premier League: Fulham vs Manchester City, the gap between the two sides is large, the starting forecast is released

Fulham VS Manchester City

At 23:00 on May 25, 2025, the 38th round of the Premier League ushered in a focus match - Fulham played against Manchester City at Craven Farm. Manchester City experienced an early exit from the Premier League and the Champions League this season, and a sudden defeat in the FA Cup final, and all four of them were left alone. At the end of the league, 37 rounds of 68 points were only 2 points ahead of Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa. In this game, all three points must be scored to ensure a place in the Champions League next season. Fulham ranks 10th (no desires and no desires). In this game, let's take a look at the specific situation:

Fulham firmly ranked in the middle of the league with 54 points, in a situation where he was in a state of no desires and no desires. The team defeated his opponent 3:2 in the last round, and achieved 2 wins and 3 losses in the last five rounds. The team was at home in this game and would definitely not be willing to lose to Manchester City in the last game of the season. The team naturally had to fight for honor. However, the second striker Munis and five midfielders including the offensive end were injured, which greatly weakened their firepower; the defensive end was full of loopholes, with 9 consecutive wins and 3 consecutive days. The goal was conceded, and the main players of the midfield and backcourt Reed, Lukic and Castagne were injured, resulting in a lot of holes in the defensive system. In this game, facing Manchester City, the team should do a good job of defense first if they want to get points.

Manchester City will challenge Fulham away in the final game of the regular season this season. Guardiola's team needs to score all three points to consolidate the Champions League place. They defeated Bournemouth 3-1 at home in the league, and the league maintained a good game of 9 rounds. In this game, facing Fulham, who is no longer in demand, the team can defeat the opponent as long as they attack with all their strength. If they lose this game, the team will lose the initiative to qualify for the Champions League.

The two sides have won all the last 10 matches, including a narrow victory of 3-2 in the first leg of this season, crushing their psychological advantages. But Fulham defeated Liverpool and Tottenham this season at home, and the curtain call may inspire fighting spirit. When we meet again in this game, who can win in the end depends on who will perform better on the spot.

Fulham is expected to start: goalkeeper: Lenold; defenders: Robinson, Adala, Rie, Castagne

Midfielders: Reed, Palinia, Kelny; Forwards: Jimenez, Muniz

Manchester City is expected to start: goalkeeper: Ederson; defenders: Walker, Dias, Laporta, Cancelo

Midfielders: Gundogan, Rodri, De Bruyne; Forwards: Haaland, Foden