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Manchester City Crushes Fulham 3-0, Eyes Arsenal

2/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, narrowing the gap to Arsenal to three points, and Arsenal have a game in hand to face Brentford next.
Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the 24th minute.
Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland added goals before halftime.
Haaland was substituted at halftime due to discomfort, and Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, expressed satisfaction with the performance.

History

Historical Context

The English Premier League was formed in 1992 when 22 clubs broke away from the Football League to secure lucrative broadcasting deals, notably a £304 million contract with Sky. This shift marked a significant evolution in English football, enhancing its global appeal and financial landscape. The league's competitive nature is exemplified today as Manchester City seeks to challenge Arsenal's dominance.

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Story summary

Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, narrowing the gap to Arsenal to three points, and Arsenal have a game in hand to face Brentford next.
Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the 24th minute.
Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland added goals before halftime.
Haaland was substituted at halftime due to discomfort, and Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, expressed satisfaction with the performance.

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