Erling Haaland Makes History as Man City Survive 5-4 Thrilling Win at Fulham

Manchester City claimed a dramatic 5–4 victory over Fulham in a nine-goal thriller at Craven Cottage yesterday, a match that swung wildly from dominance to near collapse. City looked unstoppable early on, with Erling Haaland opening the scoring in the 17th minute as he netted his 100th Premier League goal. Tijjani Reijnders doubled the lead in the 37th minute before Phil Foden struck just before halftime to make it 3–0.

Fulham pulled one back through Emile Smith Rowe in first-half stoppage time, but any hopes of a comeback seemed crushed when Foden scored again in the 48th minute and a Sander Berge own goal in the 54th minute stretched the scoreline to 5–1.

However, the entire rhythm of the match changed as Fulham surged forward with remarkable intensity. Alex Iwobi made it 5–2 in the 57th minute, and the home crowd roared even louder when Samuel Chukwueze struck twice in the 72nd and 78th minutes, dragging the game back to 5–4 and putting City under serious pressure.

Manchester City ultimately held on, but the final stages were anything but comfortable for Pep Guardiola’s side. What once looked like a routine evening turned into a frantic defensive stand, with Fulham pushing for what would have been an extraordinary equaliser.

The win keeps City firmly in the title race, showcasing their attacking brilliance but also exposing defensive concerns they will not want to repeat. Fulham, despite the loss, earned admiration for their spirited fightback — a display that will give them confidence moving forward.