Manchester City 3-0 Fulham, Premier League: First-Half Blitz Seals Comfortable Win For Cityzens

In a statement win at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City powered to a 3-0 Premier League victory over Fulham, cutting the gap on leaders Arsenal to just three points in the title race. All three goals came in the first half as Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring before setting up Nico O'Reilly, and Erling Haaland added the third with a composed finish. City’s dominance was clear early on and, despite Fulham pushing after the break, the hosts managed the game comfortably to secure a routine win and maintain pressure at the top.

Updated on: 12 February 2026 11:22 am

Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Erling Haaland

Manchester City's Erling Haaland, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Pep Guardiola

Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates after Manchester City's Erling Haaland scoring his side's third goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Calvin Bassey

Fulham's Calvin Bassey, left, and Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Omar Marmoush

Manchester City's Omar Marmoush, left, and Fulham's Harrison Reed challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Nico OReilly

Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Ruben Dias

Manchester City's Ruben Dias, left, tries to block a shot from Fulham's Alex Iwobi during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Antoine Semenyo

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Emile Smith Rowe

Fulham's Emile Smith Rowe, left, and Manchester City's Matheus Nunes challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City's Ruben Dias, right, and Fulham's Samuel Chukwueze challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson

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Manchester City vs Fulham Premier League soccer-Phil Foden

Manchester City's Phil Foden, front, and Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Fulham in Manchester, England. | Photo: AP/Dave Thompson