Fulham vs. Manchester City: Carlos Tevez Puts City Ahead Inside Seven Minutes

Getting away from Manchester may be all that Manchester City had to do because the boys who have struggled at home got to London for a match versus Fulham and within seven minutes were ahead 1-0. With a ball played into him at the top of the box, Carlos Tevez shrugged off Carlos Salcido, took a touch to settle the ball and put it calmly past Mark Schwarzer to give the Citizens an early 1-0 lead.

Going into today’s match at Craven Cottage, Manchester City had won just one of their last six matches, putting pressure on manager Roberto Mancini to beat Fulham or possible face the chopping block. The gigantic spenders, who have shelled out millions in transfer fees and have the highest wage bill in England, have been unable to pick up the results that match their spending and Kolo Toure even suggested that some players should have their wages cut unless they perform better. The tension may still be their for the Citizens, but up 1-0 now, things are undoubtedly a bit more comfortable.