Riise feels Fulham can spring surprise

Fulham defender John Arne Riise believes a “compact and aggressive” performance could upset Manchester City at Craven Cottage this weekend. Manuel Pellegrini’s title-chasing side will be strong favourites despite being without the injured Sergio...

Silva double sinks Fulham

David Silva struck in each half as champions Manchester City cut Manchester United’s lead at the top of the Barclays Premier League to four points. The Spaniard fired home a rebound after just two minutes and then struck a sublime second in the 69th minute as...

Dzeko pinches the points for City

Edin Dzeko grabbed a late winner only sixty seconds after being summoned from the substitutes bench as Manchester City came from behind to beat Fulham in a dramatic finale at Craven Cottage this afternoon. The reigning champions appeared to be heading for a third...

Up next: Manchester City (h)

Craven Cottage was where Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City dropped their first Premier League points on their way to a remarkable league title last season. The traditional ground by the Thames witnessed a collapse that asked the first questions of a defence that...