Manchester City continues to keep close tabs on Arsenal after crushing Fulham 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Wednesday local time.
Manchester City's three goals were scored by Antoine Semenyo, Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland.
This victory means Manchester City has collected 53 points to be in second place in the Premier League standings, just three points behind Arsenal who are at the top of the standings.
In contrast, the defeat saw Fulham drop to 12th place with 34 points, 10 points above the relegation zone.
City immediately attacked by threatening through Phil Foden's shot.
Foden created another chance for City, but it was thwarted by Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
City finally scored in the 24th minute after Antoine Semenyo pounced on a rebound inside the Fulham penalty area.
