Manchester City hosts Fulham with the belt on the line
Manchester City put their lineal championship belt on the line when they host Fulham on November 21st. The belt passes to whoever beats the current holder, tracing an unbroken chain back to the league's first game. City have successfully defended the belt 4 times in this reign and look to extend their perfect 5-0 season.
Worth watching
- Manchester City's five-game winning streak against Fulham's winless run (0-3-2 this season)
- City's dominant head-to-head record (31-9-10 all-time) including five straight victories
- Fulham's recent defensive sturdiness (back-to-back draws, 1-1 and 0-0) facing City's potent attack (5-3 in their last outing)
The numbers
Manchester City enter in exceptional form with five consecutive wins and a perfect 5-0 record this season, while Fulham have yet to win in five attempts (0-3-2). The all-time head-to-head heavily favors City at 31-9-10, and they've won all five recent meetings, including 3-0 and 5-4 scorelines earlier this year. Our Elo model reflects this dominance, rating Manchester City as a clear favorite.
Manchester City's perfect 5-0 start and five-game winning streak suggest they're in commanding form, while Fulham remain winless at 0-3-2. City have won all five recent meetings between these sides, including a 3-0 victory in February 2026 and a 5-4 thriller in December 2025. While Fulham showed some resilience with consecutive draws against Manchester United and Liverpool, they face a much tougher test against a dominant City side. The belt should stay at the Etihad for a fifth consecutive defense.
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