Fullham host Manchester City in the Premier League this afternoon and could play a crucial role in the title race. Pep Guardiola's side will be hoping to become the first team to win the English top flight in four consecutive seasons and will jump back into top spot if they beat the Cottagers in Saturday's early kick-off.
They go into the weekend one point behind leaders Arsenal, but still control their own destiny with just three games left to play. The Gunners face a potentially difficult trip to Manchester United on Sunday having played a game more than their title rivals.
Fulham, on the other hand, have secured their place in the Premier League for next season and have little to play for at this stage of the season. With two games left to play they could potentially finish in the top 10, but they would need a lot of other results to fall in their favor as well. Cottagers boss Marco Silva wants his side to finish the season strong, but his thoughts are already turning to Fulham's summer transfer plans.
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Fulham host Man City in the Premier League with kick-off at 12.30pm, live on TNT Sports
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City will move to the top of the table if they win, but anything less will damage their chances of regaining the title
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Cottagers have secured top-flight football next season and will be hoping to finish the campaign strongly
Team news
A reminder of early team news as we approach the lineup announcement.
Harrison Reed could return to the Fulham squad after missing the match against Brentford, with Marco Silva's group in good health. Tosin Adarabioyo could miss out again as the defender nears an exit on a free transfer.
It is also believed that Manchester City have no further injury concerns following Ederson's recent return to goal. Some rotation is likely as Pep Guardiola shuffles his squad during a frantic run-in.
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Premier League title race: who has the best games: Man City or Arsenal?
The Premier League is heading into a classic title race, with Manchester City and Arsenal set for an exciting battle as we enter the final week of the season.
Pep Guardiola's side are aiming to win a fourth successive league title - a feat never before achieved in the history of English football, and the title is still in their hands.
The champions travel to Fulham on Saturday and a win there would put the pressure on Arsenal ahead of their visit to Manchester United on Sunday. If Mikel Arteta's side fail to win at Old Trafford, it will be City's match point when they play Tottenham on Tuesday evening.
Below you will find an overview of the remaining matches for both sides.
Premier League title race: who has the best games: Man City or Arsenal?
Pep Guardiola promises Manchester City will not be left 'high and dry' by Fulham
Pep Guardiola has revealed that Manchester City have been training on long, dry grass this week in preparation for Saturday's trip to Fulham.
Title-chasing City's possession-based passing game is suited to the slippery, watery surface they normally play on at the Etihad Stadium.
City boss Guardiola claimed his team benefited from a slower pitch when they won at Nottingham Forest last month as it saw the home side spurn some golden chances.
However, that was widely seen as a slight to Forest for not preparing a faster track and he appears to expect Fulham to take a similar approach this weekend.
Pep Guardiola promises Manchester City will not be left 'high and dry' by Fulham
Fulham vs Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has no doubt that Fulham will "do everything" to beat Manchester City on Saturday, regardless of how much fun they have had in training.
This week, video footage circulated of a number of Fulham players flying kites at the club's training ground during a lighter moment in their schedule.
That prompted some fans of City's title rivals Arsenal to wonder whether the mid-table Cottagers will have their minds fully on the job as they prepare to host the champions on Saturday.
Pep Guardiola: Fulham will do everything they can to beat Manchester City
Is Fulham vs Man City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
Manchester City will be hoping to take another step towards the Premier League title as they travel to take on Fulham.
Pep Guardiola's side, who are aiming to become the first team to win the English top flight in four consecutive seasons, have their own destiny in their hands with just three games remaining in the campaign.
They start the weekend one point behind leaders Arsenal, who face a potentially difficult trip against Manchester United on Sunday and have played a game more than their title rivals.
Fulham have little to play for at this stage as safety has long been assured and European football is well out of reach, but Marco Silva will urge his side to finish the season strongly.
Here's everything you need to know.
Is Fulham against Manchester City on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch
Which Premier League teams will qualify for Europe? What every team needs
As well as a dramatic title race and relegation, the Premier League is heading for a frantic late battle to decide the final European places this season - with several spots still up for grabs as we enter the final week of the campaign.
Aston Villa are in control of securing fourth place in the Champions League, which would be a stunning achievement for Unai Emery's side. But Tottenham Hotspur are still mathematically in the game, even if the poor form of Ange Postecoglou's side means Spurs are also looking over their shoulders.
Manchester United, meanwhile, suddenly face competition for sixth place as both Newcastle United and Chelsea end another difficult campaign. With one week of the season to go, this shows how the battle for the last European places is developing.
Which Premier League teams will qualify for Europe this season?
Fulham vs Manchester City
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Fulham vs Manchester City
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It's another challenge and another step towards retaining the title for Pep Guardiola's men - they have three games in hand; win and they are champions again.
