Julian Alvarez Scores Stunning Long-Range Goal As Man City Beat Fulham To Go Top

Fulham 1-2 Manchester City

Julian Alvarez scored a superb winning goal as Manchester City beat Fulham on Sunday to go top of the Premier League for the first time since February.

The 23-year-old was handed a rare start at Craven Cottage after City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne had picked up an injury earlier in the week.

He grabbed his opportunity to shine with both hands.

Julian Alvarez pictured celebrating after scoring for Manchester City in a 2-1 win at Fulham

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Alvarez won a penalty kick that was converted by Erling Haaland for City's opening goal in the third minute.

That was Haaland's 50th goal of the season for City.

Carlos Vinicius equalized for Fulham against the run of play but City retook the lead in the 36th minute thanks to a piece of individual brilliance by Alvarez.

The Argentina international beat keeper Bernd Leno with a stunning dipping shot from long range after getting the better of midfielder Joao Palhinha with some fancy foot work.

Alvarez has now scored 15 goals for City in all competitions since arriving from River Plate in July.