Blues in need of Sunday best at Cottage to get closer to glory

WHEN Erling Haaland stuck away a penalty for ten-man City against Fulham back in November, the Etihad erupted. The players did a lap of honour, and Pep Guardiola would call the win 'the moment' of his time at the club.

- JOE BRAY

"We didn't win the Premier League here today, of course, but this moment makes sense of our job for all of us," the jubilant manager said in his post-match press conference, noting that the win and celebrations showed him that his players and staff were still there' in wanting to win the title after seven years under his leadership.

That November win came after a busy run as the World Cup approached, but City would lose their final game before the mid-season break next time out against Brentford. Fast forward five months, and Guardiola will be looking for another 'moment' when they face Fulham again.