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Manchester City are officially in the rearview mirror of league leaders Arsenal! On a rain-soaked Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Pep Guardiola’s side produced a first-half masterclass to dismantle Fulham, securing their 20th consecutive home win against the Cottagers—a historic record in English football.
The victory moves City within just three points of the Gunners, turning up the heat ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Brentford tomorrow.
The Match Breakdown: A Blistering First Half 🎢
24’ - Goal! 🇬🇭: Antoine Semenyo continues his electric start to life in Manchester, turning home a Matheus Nunes cross for his 5th goal since joining last month.
30’ - The Prodigy! 🎯: Semenyo turns provider, cutting back a brilliant pass for Nico O’Reilly to clip an assured finish past Bernd Leno. 2–0 in the blink of an eye.
39’ - The Robot! 🤖: Erling Haaland finally ends his eight-game wait for a Premier League goal from open play, drilling a Phil Foden pass into the bottom corner.
The Milestone: With that strike, Haaland reaches 153 goals for Man City, moving him joint-fourth on the club’s all-time scorers list alongside the legendary Colin Bell.
FT: Guardiola took the luxury of resting Haaland and Bernardo Silva at the interval as City cruised through a quieter second half to secure the points.
The Verdict: This was "vintage City"—efficient, dominant, and ruthless when it mattered. With Haaland finding his shooting boots and Semenyo integrating seamlessly, Pep Guardiola looks to have found his perfect rhythm for the final stretch of the season.