Manchester City raced ahead with goals from Haaland, Jeremy Doku, Phil Foden's brace, and Oscar Bobb before Fulham pulled three back through Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, and Samuel Chukwueze's double to make it 5-4. New goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, signed from PSG after Ederson's exit, conceded all four despite facing five shots on target, with his season save percentage at 58%—among the league's lowest. Foden notched two goals in his return, Haaland stayed humble about his milestone, and Pep Guardiola warned against complacency after the nervy win, keeping City two points behind Arsenal.
