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AFPGvardiol double sinks Fulham as Man City go top of Premier League
Manchester City swept to the top of the Premier League as Josko Gvardiol's double inspired a vital 4-0 victory against Fulham on Saturday.Guardiola had labelled the Fulham game as the first of four "finals" for City as they aim to clinch the title and then beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final.
The IndependentFulham vs Man City LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Foden and Gvardiol help City to big win
Fulham 0-4 Manchester City: Josko Gvardiol’s double sees Pep Guardiola’s side hold serve against Arsenal in the Premier League title race
BBCFulham 0-4 Manchester City: Key stats
Manchester City have won each of their past seven Premier League games by at least two goals; their joint-longest run of victories when winning by more than one goal each time (previously a run of seven between May and August 2015). Fulham have lost each of their past 13 games against Manchester City in the Premier League – the only team to suffer more consecutive defeats against an opponent is Bournemouth, with their run also being against Manchester City (an active streak of 14). Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has won all 13 of his games against Marco Silva, his best 100% record against an opposition manager in his career.
The IndependentNever mind just the title – can anyone really stop Man City winning the double in second gear?
Fulham 0-4 Man City: Josko Gvardiol nets a brace either side of Phil Foden’s strike, before a late Julian Alvarez penalty