MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Champions Manchester City looked close to their sparkling best as they comfortably beat promoted Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to stay within two points of early leaders Liverpool and Chelsea. Fulham had, in contrast to many visitors to the Etihad, arrived with a clear intention to take the game to City but after that early setback the task was beyond Slavisa Jokanovic's side. Last season I said if I stay here, this guy will stay here because he is special," added the City manager. There could have been many more goals but while they opened up Fulham with some ease, City were unable to fully punish the London side. City begin their Champions League campaign against Olympique Lyon at the Etihad on Wednesday.

Source: The Star September 15, 2018 16:08 UTC