π Manchester City
π Craven Cottage
π Premier League
π Sunday 18th May
β° 4pm
#οΈβ£ FULMCI
The opposition
By Manchester Cityβs high standards, this season will not be one they look back on favourably, as they failed to win a trophy β Community Shield aside β for the first time since 2016/17. A dreadful run leading up to Christmas that saw them lose nine out of 12 fixtures did the damage, though they have rallied towards the end of the season and have Champions League qualification in their own hands. A point at the Cottage would likely be enough to secure it, but a win definitely would.
Craven Cottage will play host to Kevin De Bruyneβs final match as a City player. The club captain was given a fantastic send-off at the Etihad on Tuesday as they defeated Bournemouth 3-1, with City confirming plans to build a statue of the Belgian at the ground.
Team news
π€ Fulham continue to be without Timothy Castagne, Harrison Reed, Rodrigo Muniz and Reiss Nelson for our final game of the season.
π΅ Mateo Kovacic is suspended after being sent off against Bournemouth on Tuesday. Rodri returned in that game having been out since September, but will not be risked from the start on Sunday. John Stones is injured.
Tickets
This game has sold out.
Drinks offers
Β£3 beers and wines, and Β£2 soft drinks, will be available stadium-wide until 3pm, and in the Riverside Stand post-match.
Kits
Both sides will be in their home kits this weekend.
Coverage
FFCtv subscribers can listen to commentary from Gentleman Jim and Jamie Reid. The game will broadcast live on Peacock in the United States.
Weather
β οΈ After a potentially damp morning, it should be dry and sunny in SW6 come 4pm.
Post-match
Fans are asked to stay in their seats after the game, as the players will return to the pitch for a lap of appreciation.
Fulham Flutter
The Fulham Flutter allows fans from across the UK to go into the running to win some unique Fulham prizes. Fans can purchase a season ticket to be automatically entered into every home draw or buy tickets on a match-by-match basis, with the winner of our top prize announced on the big screen at half-time of the match.
Foodbank
The Fulham Lillies supporters group have organised a pre-match foodbank. Fans can drop items from 2-3.15pm on the corner of Greswell Street and Stevenage Road.
Programme
The 21st and final official matchday programme of the season is led by an extensive interview with Tom Cairney.
Looking back on his 10 years with Fulham in which heβs made more than 350 appearances and tasted three promotions, the skipper reflects on his changing role in a record-breaking season, and what the future might hold.
Elsewhere in the publication, Chairman Shahid Khan takes stock of the 2024/25 campaign, Marco Silva pens his regular notes, and Ken Coton delves into his picture archive to recall previous clashes with Manchester City.
We also caught up with former Fulham and City star Kit Symons, Kenny Tete answers some random questions, and we speak to Blues fan and Doves frontman Jimi Goodwin.
Packed with a host of features, the 104-page programme will be on sale around the ground on Sunday priced Β£4. Alternatively, you can pick up a copy online.
