FULHAM 3 MANCHESTER CITY 0

Fulham produced one of their best performances for years completely overwhelming City at Craven Cottage on Friday, writes Mark Caswell.

A crowd of 14,500 and many more Sky TV viewers witnessed a fine attacking display from a fully committed team.

Fulham's £30,000 bargain buy, striker Dirk Lehmann, proved too much for a City back four who were unfortunate to lose Georgian defender Kakaber Tskhadze as early as the 12th minute.

Fulham took the lead in the 17th minute when the outstanding Peter Beardsley slotted the ball home following Lehmann's clever knock-down.

Fulham went further ahead when Lehmann scored after a Paul Bracewell shot took a deflection.

Lehmann was involved in most attacking moves involving a vibrant Fulham and another goal quickly followed when the unmarked Lehmann headed home a John Salako cross.

The second half was a formality for Fulham, although City missed an open goal, and a well timed late tackle from Chris Coleman denied Danny Alsop.

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