Kovacic glossy returnee: City defeats Fulham in an exciting duel

Kovacic glossy returnee: City defeats Fulham in an exciting duel

In the latest Premier League game, Manchester City impressively won against Fulham, and especially thanks to Mateo Kovacic, who achieved a surprising double pack. At first the cityzens were gone when Andreas Pereira took the lead for the guests with an outstanding volley. Kovacic, who has so far been known for his passport skills in his career than for goals, ensured the turn by first equalizing from a deflected shot and then scoring his second goal and thus increasing his season balance.

The team of Pep Guardiola has thus expanded its impressive series of 50 home games without defeat in all competitions. The fact that Kovacic, in his entire career until this game, has never achieved a double pack, made his performance all the more remarkable. "He is not the one who scores many goals," remarked Guardiola, but this evening could possibly change his role as a playmaker.

Kovacic and his historical evening

Kovacic managed to compensate for the gap from a shot that was inevitably distracted by Joachim Andersen. His second goal, on the other hand, was the result of an excellent move with Bernardo Silva, who offered him the opportunity to accomplish the ball accurately into the lower corner. These two goals in one game increased his hit yield in the current season to three, which in this regard brings him to stars like Phil Foden and Kevin de Bruyne.

The success of Kovacic is no accident. He has established himself as a valuable player in the team over the years, but so far he has rarely scored goals. With a remarkable technology and a decisive appearance in an important game, he demonstrated his skills. This contrary to the high requirements that Guardiola places to his players in order to exist in a competition where every point can be decisive.

Fulham, led by coach Marco Silva, had positioned itself with a solid defensive and a counterattack strategy. Despite their efforts and some good chances by Adama Traore, who in the past was a match winner with the spirits of City, they could not score any further goals. Traore failed three times on the strongly playing Einson, who proved to be another factor for the City victory.

The set -up chosen by Silva had their strengths, but they ended up without points. "We should have taken more out of the game. We had four clear chances and have to be proud of the performance, but unhappy about the result," said Silva after the game.

The game was accompanied by a nervous tension when Fulham tried to defend the lead while City was on pressure. Guardiola's team has already proven itself in the past when it came to fighting residues, and they again showed an incredible fighting spirit that helped them get back on track in the table.

Although Manchester City did not seem completely sovereign throughout the game, their ability to come back and ultimately win after residue remains a crucial point. The success against Fulham confirms their strength in Etihad Stadium at home and shows that they can stick together even in difficult moments and play out their newly gained danger. It will be interesting whether Kovacic can keep this form sustainable while the season progresses and whether City can continue to expand its impressive series without defeat.