Man City vs Fulham F.C. Lineups: Team News and Predicted Starting XIs

Team News

Manchester City will be without Aymeric Laporte and John Stones for their Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday. Laporte is suspended after being sent off in City's 2-1 win over Tottenham last weekend, while Stones is still recovering from a hamstring injury.

Fulham have no fresh injury concerns, but they will be without suspended defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

Predicted Starting XIs

**Manchester City:** Ederson; Walker, Akanji, Dias, Cancelo; Rodri, De Bruyne, Bernardo; Foden, Haaland, Grealish **Fulham:** Leno; Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Palhinha; Willian, Pereira, Reid; Mitrovic

Key Battles

**Erling Haaland vs Issa Diop**

Haaland has been in scintillating form for City this season, scoring 11 goals in his first seven Premier League games. He will be up against Fulham's Issa Diop, who has been one of the most impressive defenders in the league this season.

**Kevin De Bruyne vs Joao Palhinha**

De Bruyne is one of the best midfielders in the world, and he will be looking to dictate the tempo of the game against Fulham. He will be up against Joao Palhinha, who has been a key part of Fulham's impressive start to the season.

**Bernardo Silva vs Willian**

Silva has been in excellent form for City this season, and he will be looking to continue his good run against Fulham. He will be up against Willian, who has been a key part of Fulham's attack this season.

Prediction

Manchester City are heavy favorites to win this game. They have a much stronger squad than Fulham, and they will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Tottenham last weekend. Fulham will be no pushovers, but they will need to play out of their skin to get anything from this game.

Man City Vs Fulham F.c. Lineups