LONDON (AP) — Manchester City moved 17 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Fulham on Saturday.
After beating champion Liverpool last week, Fulham held off the leaders for 47 minutes until John Stones tapped into the back of the net from a ball sent into the box by Joao Cancelo.
A fortunate rebound allowed City to extend its lead in the 56th minute.
Joachim Andersen cleared the ball into Fulham teammate Ivan Cavaleiro, and it rebounded behind the home backline and into the path of Gabriel Jesus. He had enough time and space to round goalkeeper Alphonse Areola before putting the ball in the back of the net
The third goal came on the hour after former City defender Tosin Adarabioyo pushed Ferran Torres in the box and referee Andre Marriner pointed immediately to the penalty spot. Sergio Aguero then fired the ball into the corner of the goal.
Fulham is only in the relegation zone on goal difference but 17th-place Brighton has two games in hand.
___
More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
