FULHAM 4-5 MANCHESTER CITY: Pep Guardiola's side romped into a 5-1 lead at Craven Cottage before their gutsy hosts gave them an almighty scare with a rousing second half display

This was one hell of a white knuckle roller coaster ride for Manchester City . And it must go down as one of the best games you will see this season. And in any other year for that matter.

Erling Haaland and City looked in complete control, cruising and 5-1 up as they looked to close the gap on leaders Arsenal to just two points with Mikel Arteta ’s men who have a game in hand as they face Brentford on Wednesday night. But then City’s defensive frailties were horribly exposed again as Fulham came so close to one of the greatest comebacks in Premier League history.

Cottagers substitute Samuel Chukwueze

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