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Fulham v Man City (1230 GMT kick-off)

  • Sky Sports Premier League, Craven Cottage

Since that shock defeat at Newcastle in January, City have won six in a row in the Premier League and it is hard to see anything but them adding a seventh here. Fulham are down and out, looked poor against an off-form Liverpool before the international break and have shown little to suggest they can beat the champions on home turf, no matter how much preparation has gone into it.

Best bet:
It can often be difficult to find value in a City win but the price available on them to be leading after 15 minutes makes particular appeal. Guardiola's side have scored 15 goals in the opening quarter of an hour of league games this season and can start strong here after the international break. Fulham should be nervous and anticipating an onslaught from the Citizens, but stopping them is an incredibly tough task for Parker's men.

Goals/Stats:
There was a temptation to back Aguero and Sterling to both have 1+ shots on target in the first half at 2/1, but the preference is to back City's Argentinian forward to bag a brace at Craven Cottage. The 30-year-old is firmly in the hunt for the Golden Boot, leading the way with 18, while he has three in his last two games for City in all competitions. He averages nearly four shots per game in the Premier League this term and should not be short of opportunities in west London. Considering he is odds-on to score, this option could be good value for a small play.

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