Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on February 11, 2026. The Premier League match took place in heavy rain. City dominated possession and created numerous chances. Fulham struggled to respond and gave away the ball often.
The victory narrowed the gap to league leaders Arsenal to three points. City reached 53 points from 26 games, while Arsenal held 56 points from 25 games.
Key Moments
Antoine Semenyo opened the scoring in the 24th minute. Matheus Nunes crossed the ball, and Sander Berge headed it into Semenyo’s path. Meanwhile Semenyo finished from close range. Nico O’Reilly doubled the lead in the 30th minute.
Semenyo assisted O’Reilly, who fired into the net. Erling Haaland added the third in the 39th minute. Phil Foden passed to Haaland, who rifled home from close range. Haaland’s goal marked his 153rd for City, tying him with Colin Bell.
Player Performances
Semenyo scored once and assisted once. He earned praise for his impact since joining City. O’Reilly delivered an all-action display in midfield. He won Player of the Match honors. Moreover Haaland scored but exited at halftime as a precaution. Foden started and assisted Haaland’s goal. Fulham’s Harry Wilson forced a save from Gianluigi Donnarumma but failed to spark a comeback.
Post-Match Reactions
Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, praised the performance. “It was not easy after incredible emotions against Liverpool,” Guardiola said. “The first half was top. It was a really good performance.”
Additionally, he noted the gap to Arsenal might change soon. Nico O’Reilly, City midfielder, described the win. “In the first half we were good, we dominated the game,” O’Reilly said.
Implications
In conclusion, the result extended City’s unbeaten midweek home streak to 56 games. Meanwhile Arsenal faced Brentford next. City prepared for an FA Cup tie against Salford City.
