Josko Gvardiol emerged as the hero of the hour, lighting up the pitch with two brilliant goals that catapulted his team to a pivotal victory, propelling them two points clear at the zenith of the Premier League standings. The visitors wasted no time, witnessing Gvardiol’s clinical prowess as he masterfully finished off a beautifully orchestrated play to break the deadlock early on. The second half saw Phil Foden extending City’s lead with a display of finesse. Despite Erling Haaland’s missed opportunity to further widen the gap, Gvardiol seized another chance with a poacher’s finish at the far post, sealing the result in emphatic fashion.

Fulham’s woes deepened with Issa Diop’s late dismissal, and Julian Alvarez ruthlessly converted the ensuing penalty to punctuate City’s triumph. With Arsenal facing a do-or-die showdown against Manchester United, City have positioned themselves on the brink of a historic fourth consecutive Premier League crown under Guardiola’s stewardship. A victory against Tottenham would solidify their title aspirations, amplifying the pressure on their London rivals as the season hurtles towards its climactic conclusion.