Kyle Walker said Manchester City 'weathered the storm' at Fulham, but by full time the only threat to their goal was a light breeze.
City, up 2-1 from the first half, would preserve that lead after the break to record a huge three points in the Premier League and leapfrog Arsenal for the first time since February. After needing a 95th-minute penalty to beat Fulham at home in November, City will have left Craven Cottage feeling they have not had to work harder for six points all season.
When it comes down to the end of the season, the two wins over a stubborn Fulham side will be just as important as the two wins over Arsenal. With 15 minutes to go on Sunday, it felt like an equaliser was inevitable - until two smart substitutions from Pep Guardiola nullified the threat completely.
