Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne missed the game against Fulham at Craven Cottage due to a fitness issue, according to Evening Standard.

De Bruyne suffered the niggle towards the end of the 4-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium last Wednesday, a game in which De Bruyne scored a brace and provided an assist.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola selected Julian Alvarez to partner Ilkay Gundogan in De Bruyne’s absence.