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Erling Haaland got one goal and two assists against Fulham At a glance Erling Haaland becomes quickest player to reach 100 Premier League goals with opener Phil Foden scores two goals for second successive game Substitute Samuel Chukwueze scores twice in six second-half minutes as Fulham threaten comeback Win moves Manchester City two points behind leaders Arsenal PLAYER RATINGS Erling Haaland became the quickest player to reach 100 goals in Premier League history on a night when Manchester City ramped up pressure on leaders Arsenal by fending off Fulham's impressive fightback. Norway international Haaland got his landmark goal in the 17th minute of Tuesday's game at Craven Cottage, firing in first time from Jeremy Doku's cross. It meant he reached the century in 111 league games, 13 fewer than it took previous record holder Alan Shearer. The goal also ended a mini drought for Haaland, having gone three consecutive games without scoring. It was his 15th goal in 14 league games this season but was just a taste of what was to come. Haaland got the assist for Manchester City's second, slipping the ball through for Tijjani Reijnders to coolly lift the ball over Bernd Leno and into the back of the net. Leeds came back from 2-0 down to level 2-2 against Pep Guardiola's side at the weekend before Phil Foden got a late winner, and the in-form forward must have thought he had quashed thoughts of a repeat of that when he got City's third. A fantastic header by Emile Smith Rowe moments later gave Fulham some hope at 3-1 down, but Foden got his fourth goal in two games soon after the break, smartly firing home at the near post from Haaland's ball. Doku's shot then deflected in off Sander Berge to put City in a seemingly unassailable 5-1 lead. But Fulham would not give in and Alex Iwobi curled in their second from 20 yards to signal a continuing threat to City, before substitute Samuel Chukwueze had the home side dreaming of an incredible comeback. First, he drove in from a cross, before placing a neat finish into the back of the net six minutes later. Momentum was with Fulham as home fans roared them on and City's followers watched on nervously in the away end, and Josh King had a shot cleared off the line in the final seconds. But City held on to secure a win that means they are just two points behind Arsenal, albeit having played a game more, with the Gunners hosting Brentford on Wednesday. Fulham, meanwhile, are six points above the relegation zone but have played a game more than those sides below them. Have your say on Fulham’s performance What did you make of Man City’s display? Haaland earns the headlines for his record-breaking strike and overall City career achievement, but this was a game that showed the best and worst of Pep Guardiola's side as they look to overhaul Arsenal in the title fight. The Gunners remain in the driving seat and a win on Wednesday would see them restore their five-point lead over City. The way Guardiola's players attacked in this game will concern Arsenal, with their first four goals coming from their first four shots on target to highlight just how clinical they were. Both Haaland and Foden were in the sort of form that would make any defence struggle to handle them, with Haaland also twice hitting the woodwork. How they could have done with at least one of those attempts to have gone in as defensive frailties put them under unnecessary pressure for the final few minutes. The four they conceded in this match means they have let in 16 goals in 14 matches, compared to just seven in 13 for Arsenal. That is an area that surely needs to show improvement if City are to secure a ninth Premier League title. This was always going to be a tough task for Fulham, particularly given their record against Manchester City, having not taken a point off them since a 2-2 draw in 2011. Yet they almost ended their losing run in the one-sided rivalry with a comeback that would have ranked as one of the all-time greats. For large periods it looked like being a comfortable win for City, but the introduction of Chukwueze swung momentum in Fulham's favour, with his energy and pace causing the visitors' defence numerous problems. The game may have ended in defeat, but Fulham supporters will take plenty of heart from their side's second-half performance, while they have now scored six goals in their past two games against tricky opponents in Tottenham and City. Fulham host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, 7 December (16: 30 GMT). Manchester City, meanwhile, are at home to Sunderland on Saturday, 6 December (15: 00 GMT). After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 2nd December 2025 at 22: 07 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Marco Silva Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Marco Silva Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Fulham have lost their last 18 meetings with Manchester City in all competitions, the longest losing run one side has had against another in English football history. Manchester City have won their last 15 Premier League games against Fulham, the longest winning run one side has had against another in English league history. Fulham have conceded in all 17 of their Premier League home games against Man City (W1 D5 L11), the most any side has faced another at home without keeping a clean sheet in the competition. Manchester City have scored all 10 of their Premier League penalties against Fulham, with only Everton having a better 100% penalty success rate against an opponent (11/11 vs Newcastle). Manchester City have won 13 of their last 14 evening kick-offs in the Premier League (7pm or later). The exception in this run was a 2-2 draw at Brentford in January, while their last such defeat was at Aston Villa in December 2023. Fulham have won four of their last five home Premier League matches (L1), their only defeat in this run coming against table topping Arsenal. The Cottagers are looking to win three in a row at Craven Cottage for the first time since December 2023, while they last did so with a clean sheet each time in January/February 2011 under Mark Hughes. Manchester City have lost one of their last 14 Premier League games in London (W9 D4), a 5-1 reverse at Arsenal in February this year. Manager Pep Guardiola has won 36 of his 56 games in the capital (D9 L11), the best win ratio of any manager to take charge of 10+ away games in London (64%). Manchester City have lost their last two away Premier League games, only twice previously losing three on the bounce under Pep Guardiola – between March and July 2020 and in November/December 2024. This season is their lowest points per game on the road (1. 17) since 2008-09 (0. 58). Man City’s Erling Haaland has scored six goals in six Premier League appearances against Fulham, the most of any player since the Cottagers returned to the top-flight in 2022-23. The only player to net more goals against Premier League sides managed by Marco Silva overall is Harry Kane (7 in 5 games). Goalkeeper Bernd Leno has faced Manchester City on 12 occasions in the Premier League and lost all 12 games (6 with Arsenal, 6 with Fulham), conceding 34 goals. In Premier League history, the only players to face a team more often and lose every game are Jordan Ayew vs Chelsea (17) and Ashley Westwood vs Man City (14). Attempt missed. Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Samuel Chukwueze. Attempt blocked. Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Harry Wilson. Raúl Jiménez (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Nico González (Manchester City). Goal! Fulham 1, Manchester City 4. Phil Foden (Manchester City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Erling Haaland following a fast break. Second Half begins Fulham 1, Manchester City 3. Substitution, Fulham. Samuel Chukwueze replaces Sasa Lukic. Substitution, Fulham. Timothy Castagne replaces Kenny Tete. First Half ends, Fulham 1, Manchester City 3. Fourth official has announced 3 minutes of added time. Goal! Fulham 1, Manchester City 3. Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham) header from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Harry Wilson with a cross following a corner. Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Josko Gvardiol. Goal! Fulham 0, Manchester City 3. Phil Foden (Manchester City) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner following a corner. Corner, Manchester City. Conceded by Sander Berge. Offside, Manchester City. Erling Haaland is caught offside. Foul by Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City). Sasa Lukic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Goal! Fulham 0, Manchester City 2. Tijjani Reijnders (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Erling Haaland with a through ball. Attempt blocked. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Attempt blocked. Jérémy Doku (Manchester City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tijjani Reijnders with a through ball. Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.