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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Manchester City vs Fulham
The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!
Manchester City vs Fulham
City have won their last 14 meetings with Fulham in all competitions – among Premier League/Football League clubs in competitive English football history, only the Citizens themselves have had a longer winning run against an opponent (15 against Watford).
Manchester City vs Fulham
Marco Silva is back on the touchline after serving a ban, and he makes four changes from their EFL Cup game against Spurs in midweek. Leno is back in goal, with Pereira, Wilson and Jimenez also coming in. Rodak, Traore and Muniz start on the bench, as do Bassey and Willian as they return from respective suspension and injury. Joao Palhinha isn't in the squad after his proposed move to Bayern Munich fell through on deadline day.
Manchester City vs Fulham
Pep Guardiola makes three changes to the side that eventually got the better of Sheffield United last time out. Doku comes in to make his debut, with Akanji and Foden also being brought in. Gvardiol and Silva both drop to the bench, while Jack Grealish misses out due to a thigh problem. New signing, Nunes, is on the bench after joining the club yesterday.
Manchester City vs Fulham
FULHAM SUBS: Adama Traore, Timothy Castagne, Calvin Bassey, Willian, Rodrigo Muniz, Carlos Vinicius, Tyrese Francois, Luke Harris, Marek Rodak.
Manchester City vs Fulham
FULHAM STARTING XI (4-3-3): Bernd Leno; Kenny Tete, Issa Diop, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson; Tom Cairney, Harrison Reed, Andreas Pereira; Harry Wilson, Raul Jimenez, Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
Manchester City vs Fulham
MANCHESTER CITY SUBS: Sergio Gomez, Scott Carson, Matheus Nunes, Rico Lewis, Stefan Ortega, Josko Gvardiol, Oscar Bobb, Kalvin Phillips, Bernardo Silva.
Manchester City vs Fulham
MANCHESTER CITY STARTING XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake; Rodrigo, Mateo Kovacic; Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland.
Manchester City vs Fulham
City are looking to maintain their perfect start to the season and go back to the top of the table, with another win here today. They've already beaten Burnley, Newcastle United and Sheffield United in the league, as well as adding the UEFA Super Cup to their trophy cabinet since the season started. As for Fulham, they started their campaign with a victory, beating Everton 1-0 on the opening day before losing to Brentford and snatching a late draw at Arsenal last weekend. They come into this game on the back of a penalty shootout win against Tottenham which saw them through to the third round of the EFL Cup in midweek.
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