Third instance in the Premier League. Fulham and Man City rewrite league history

On Sunday, May 25, the English Premier League is hosting the final matches of the 2024/25 season. While the main intrigue remains the race for Champions League spots, one match has already carved its place in the tournament's history books.

We're talking about the clash between Fulham and Manchester City currently underway in London. Remarkably, neither side has included a single English player in their starting lineup—a scenario that has now occurred for only the third time ever.

The first such case dates back to December 2009, when Portsmouth faced Arsenal. The most recent prior instance was in January 2019, when Arsenal took on Chelsea.

As a reminder, in this showdown between the Citizens and the Cottagers, Guardiola's men need a win to secure third place and guarantee a Champions League berth for next season. After the first half, Man City leads 0-1 thanks to a goal from Gündogan.