Ruben Dias is poised to make his first start in over a month for Manchester City in their Premier League clash with Fulham, as detailed by The Standard. The central defender’s return comes as Abdukodir Khusanov, who had been deputising in his absence, is set to miss the midweek fixture.
The match is scheduled for 7.30pm GMT on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium. In the UK, it will be televised live on TNT Sports, with coverage starting at 7pm GMT on TNT Sports 4; subscribers can also stream the contest via the Discovery+ app and website.
Dias is expected to partner Marc Guehi, who has been an ever-present in the league since his January transfer from Crystal Palace. For City, John Stones is nearing a return to fitness, but Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku and Savinho remain sidelined.
For Fulham, Calvin Bassey has not started since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations but could be included from the outset given the need for defensive strength at the Etihad. Oscar Bobb made his debut for the club at the weekend.
City’s victory over Liverpool left them six points behind league leaders Arsenal, but provided a psychological boost. Playing before the Gunners this matchweek presents an opportunity to heap pressure on the pacesetters, with Arsenal facing Brentford away on Thursday.
The encounter is predicted to end in a 2-0 victory for Manchester City. In head-to-head history, City have 44 wins to Fulham’s 17. Match odds from Betfair, subject to change, price City at 3/10 to win and Fulham at 7/1.
