Man City predicted lineup vs Fulham - Premier League

Manchester City hope to take another sizeable step towards the Premier League title on Saturday lunchtime when they visit Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Pep Guardiola's side are currently a point off league leaders and title rivals Arsenal but they do have a game in hand against Tottenham Hotspur next Tuesday. However, they will have to deal with Fulham first, a team that beat the Gunners earlier in the season in west London.

However, confidence will be high as City look to continue their run of six consecutive league victories, with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolverhampton Wanderers last time out. Erling Haaland starred in the demolition at the Etihad Stadium, powering four past the Old Gold as he hunts successive Premier League Golden Boot awards.

Here is how the champions could line up for a crucial clash at Craven Cottage.

GK: Ederson — The Brazilian shook off a knock to return against Wolves last weekend, meaning Guardiola has no injury concerns as things stand. Ederson will undoubtedly start again in the capital.

RB: Kyle Walker — The right-back has started 28 of the 29 league matches in which he has made the squad this season and it would be bold for Guardiola to drop the England international this Saturday.

CB: Manuel Akanji - Now a must-start for Man City given his incredible form over the past few months, Akanji will be tasked with keeping the lively Rodrigo Muniz quiet at Craven Cottage.

CB: Nathan Ake - Substituted with 20 minutes to play against Wolves to offer him a much-needed breather, with the left-footed centre-back also keeping the likes of John Stones and Ruben Dias out of the team at present.

LB: Josko Gvardiol — The summer recruit has been in sensational form over the past month, with three goals and an assist