Fulham prediction

A lunchtime trip to perhaps the most scenic settings in the Premier League, and a ground that we have had a degree of success in recent seasons.

Roy Hodgson has built on last seasons relegation escape this campaign, and they look a useful side and certainly one that is difficult to beat, improving their defence this season and they currently reside in tenth place in the table.

Injuries are hitting us hard at the moment with the hope that key trio Robinho, Wright-Phillips and Richards will be fit to return after sitting out the PSG game in midweek. MCFC.co.uk states that whilst Ball, Onouha and Wright-Phillips returned to training, Richards and Robinho are likely doubtful.

What was evident on Wednesday night against PSG was that without Robinho or Wright-Phillips we lacked the ability to really attack or penetrate an opposing defence, leaving a lot in Stephen Ireland's shoulders.

This is a game that I could see us struggling in - particularly if Robinho and/or Wright-Phillips miss out, but I'll tip us to come away with a 2-1 victory.

Game stats:

Team	Fulham	Manchester City
Games Played	14	15
Goal Attempts
Goals	12	29
Ave Goals per game	0.86	1.93
Shots (excl blocked shots)	142	175
% Shots on Target	42%	51%
% Goals to Shots	8%	17%
Passing
Short Passes	4,741	5,478
Long Passes	877	798
Overall Pass Completion %	75%	79%
Crossing
Total Crosses	335	266
Cross Completion %	23%	27%
Defending
Goals Conceded	11	23
Ave goals conceded per game	0.79	1.53
Tackles	342	400
Tackles Won %	70%	73%
Blocks, Clearances & Interceptions	910	878
Discipline
Fouls	179	230
Yellow Cards	13	19
Red Cards	1	3