Man City Secures Champions League Spot With 2-0 Fulham Win

Manchester City secured a third-place finish in the Premier League and qualified for the UEFA Champions League by defeating Fulham 2-0 on the final day of the season. Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring with a spectacular overhead bicycle kick, his first league goal since returning last summer, which was also notable as his 27th shot of the season after a long scoring drought. Gundogan then won a penalty after being fouled in the box, which Erling Haaland calmly converted to double the lead, confirmed following a VAR review. The victory capped a challenging campaign for City, but their strong finish, including this dominant performance, boosts confidence for next season's title challenge. The win also marked a farewell moment for City legend Kevin De Bruyne as fans celebrated the team's accomplishments. Despite Fulham's attempts, City's superior performance throughout the match ensured their place among Europe's elite for the upcoming season.