Manchester City FC vs Fulham FC, FA Cup 2021-22 ROUND 4
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Fulham FC — FA Cup at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Fulham FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Fulham FC | H | 4–1 | W |
| 22 Jan | Southampton FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | Chelsea FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 01 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Brentford FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Leicester City FC | H | 6–3 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb | Manchester City FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 29 Jan | Blackpool FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Jan | Stoke City FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 18 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 15 Jan | Bristol City FC | H | 6–2 | W |
| 11 Jan | Reading FC | A | 7–0 | W |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season
Manchester City FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Fulham FC this season
Fulham FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Manchester City FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Manchester City FC
| Antoine Semenyo | 3 G | 2 A |
| Erling Haaland | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Etihad Stadium as Manchester City FC face off against Fulham FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 4' Fabio Carvalho adds to his 0 season tally! Fulham FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 5' A goal from the Portugal international Fabio Carvalho! He fires home on 5 to make it 0-2!
- 6' Ilkay Gundogan does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
- 11' The 35-year-old Jean Michael Seri has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 13' Goal! John Stones scores his 19 goal in 439 matches.
- 18' Manchester City FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 23' Tom Cairney is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Fulham FC tonight.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jack Grealish, as he is very good at scoring at Etihad Stadium with 8 goals in the last 8 games.
- 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 43' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Manchester City FC and Fulham FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 45' Kyle Walker was booked on 45.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 53' Against the run of play, Riyad Mahrez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' GOAL! Riyad Mahrez fires home to make it 4-2!
- 58' Riyad Mahrez makes no mistake. The score reads 5-2 and Manchester City FC are in front.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' Time for substitution for Fulham FC. Neeskens Kebano is replaced by Anthony Knockaert.
- 67' The Fulham FC manager makes a substitution. Harrison Reed departs to be replaced by Jean Michael Seri.
- 68' It is a substitution in Manchester City FC team. Joao Cancelo is replaced by Oleksandr Zinchenko on 68 minute.
- 73' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 75' The Fulham FC bench stirs into life. Aleksandar Mitrovic is withdrawn and Rodrigo Muniz gets his opportunity.
- 77' The Manchester City FC bench stirs into life. Jack Grealish is withdrawn and Liam Delap gets his opportunity.
- 78' The whistle greets Riyad Mahrez as he departs to be replaced by James McAtee.
- 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 88' Another substitution for Fulham FC to replace Fabio Carvalho by Ivan Cavaleiro on 88 minute.
- Manchester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 8
- 25
- 2
- 5
- 17
-
47
Phil Foden ↓ Bernardo Silva 78'
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↓ James McAtee 78'
-
10
Jack Grealish ↓ Liam Delap 77'
- 27
- 13
Bench
- 31
-
20
Bernardo Silva ↑ 78'
-
7
Raheem Sterling ↑ 68'
- 14
-
11
Oleksandr Zinchenko ↑ 67'
- 16
- 3
-
–
Liam Delap ↑ 77'
-
–
James McAtee ↑ 78'
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Fulham FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 16
- 21
-
8
Harry Wilson ↓ Tom Cairney 75'
- 9
- 13
- 7
- 23
- 6
- 20
-
28
Fabio Carvalho ↓ Ivan Cavaleiro 88'
Bench
-
11
Anthony Knockaert ↑ 67'
- 25
- 26
-
10
Tom Cairney ↑ 75'
-
24
Jean Michael Seri ↑ 67'
- 3
-
17
Ivan Cavaleiro ↑ 88'
- 1
-
19
Rodrigo Muniz ↑ 75'
Coach
Marco Silva
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | 7 |
| Julian Alvarez | 5 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 3 |
| John Stones | 2 |
| Josko Gvardiol | 2 |
| Fabio Carvalho | 2 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 2 |
| Mateo Kovacic | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.15
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Fulham FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.36
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
81%
Draw or Fulham FC
40%
Manchester City FC or Fulham FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.9%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8%
1 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
3 – 0
5.6%
1 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
4.9%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Fulham FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Fulham FC keeps clean sheet
13%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.