After 26 shots without success before Sunday's match against Fulham, Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan finally scored with his 27th attempt.
Only two players had had more shots without scoring in the Premier League this season heading into the final day – Everton's Jesper Lindstrom (28) and Idrissa Gueye (27).
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Fulham make four changes to the side that beat Brentford last Sunday, in the final Premier League game of the campaign.
Captain Tom Cairney comes into the side along with Harry Wilson, Andreas Pereira and Jorge Cuenca.
Emile Smith Rowe, Alex Iwobi, Sander Berge and Calvin Bassey drop to the bench.
Fulham XI: Leno, Tete, Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Lukic, Cairney, Traore, Wilson, Pereira, Jimenez.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has made two changes to the side that beat Bournemouth on Tuesday, knowing a point here should be enough for a Champions League spot.
The big news sees Jack Grealish left out completely, while Kevin de Bruyne is on the bench for his final appearance in a City shirt. Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is only a substitute too.
Nico Gonzalez replaces the suspended Mateo Kovacic, while Jeremy Doku is in for De Bruyne.
Man City XI: Ederson, Nunes, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol, Gonzalez, Gundogan, Silva, Marmoush, Doku, Haaland.
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Manchester City were really good in their win over Bournemouth on Tuesday, and they did not let the disappointment of last weekend's FA Cup final defeat affect them. Omar Marmoush was excellent, they created lots of chances and defended strongly too.
City still made mistakes, though, and the stray es that led to Mateo Kovacic being sent off and also gifted Bournemouth a late goal are the kind of simple errors you don't expect their players to make.
City will miss Kovacic here because he gives them legs in midfield and knits their play together so well. Without him, I have a sneaky feeling that this will not be a straightforward afternoon for them. The way the season has gone for Pep Guardiola's side, I would not put it past them to screw this up.
They only need a point to secure a top-five finish and maintain their ever-present record in the Champions League since 2011 but, with the way Fulham play, they are in for a tough time at Craven Cottage.
I still think City will find a way of winning, but me saying that is probably bad news for Pep Guardiola's side. I've found it impossible to predict Fulham all season and, whatever I say they will do, I am usually wrong.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, is set to finalise a move to Serie A champions Napoli in the next fortnight. (Mail, external)
Finally, England winger Jack Grealish's future has been cast into further doubt after the 29-year-old was left out of their squad for the final game of the season at Fulham. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)
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We asked you to pick your player of the season after our Manchester City fan contributor narrowed it down to Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland.
Here are some of your comments on your selection, plus another name thrown into the ring:
Chris: Kovacic has been great during this difficult season, as has Gvardiol. But Kova has had his best scoring season ever and he's stepped up during our dodgy spell. He's a class player.
Gene: As much as I like Gvardiol, he's made too many mistakes this season. I think he's played better as a centre-back where he can be more of a defender. I picked Doku because of his ability to energise and get crosses into the box, many times when it was needed badly. Sometimes he'll hold on to the ball longer than he should, but his pace makes a difference and puts defenders on their heels.
Sangha: Gvardiol was an excellent replacement for Rodri since the start of the season.
Henry: Nico O'Reilly should be given a fair shout for this. A shining light in a fairly dismal season, to be honest. Impressive every time he was on the pitch, even in the Community Shield at the start of the campaign. Match-winner in the FA Cup and deserved his run in the team.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City have won each of their past 17 meetings with Fulham in all competitions, the longest winning run in history one English league side has had against another.
Meanwhile, goals from Tom Cairney and Harry Wilson against Brentford last time out saw Fulham set a new Premier League for goals scored by substitutes in a single season (17). Those 17 goals have been worth 17 points to the Cottagers, more than any other side in the division this term.
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesThere was a lovely touch from Pep Guardiola at the end of his news conference today.
After answering his last question, he half stood up and ed it was the "last day" for head of communications Alex Rowen.
Rowen is the man you see escorting Guardiola into the press room, sitting beside him at every news conferences, setting off proceedings and pointing which journalist gets to ask the next question.
"Let's go Alex," Guardiola said. "Say something nice to them."
It took a bit of persuasion but Rowen eventually sat back down before saying it has been the "best 10 years" in the job, being "grateful for the " he has received and how "amazing" it has been to sit next to Guardiola.
Cue hearty applause from the assembled media and manager, who has clearly been fond of his right-hand man.
Kevin de Bruyne isn't the only big name leaving Manchester City after a decade then.
Katie Stafford
BBC Sport journalist
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Sunday's final Premier League game of the season at Fulham (kick-off 16:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
John Stones remains unavailable but Rodri and Mateo Kovacic will be on the bench.
He said "it is better arriving in the last game knowing it depends on you", rather than those around you, to confirm Champions League qualification and added: "We need one point, but we need to win against a top side."
On Rodri, who returned from his ACL injury to play a cameo off the bench against Bournemouth: "We are really pleased he's back and the reaction from our people to him. I am sure he's really pleased with that. [He has] a long way to go until he's back to what he was. After surgery, you always have to be careful or you can have muscular problems. It is a [positive] step for his mind and his knee."
He said "many things happened" this season and their rough patch was "not just about Rodri's" absence. "There have been many other challenges," he added.
On Phil Foden saying he has "struggled" this season because of off-field issues and injury: "That is true, Phil has said that. We want to help him and that's the most important thing. He needs rest and then he will come back. I want to help him. I don't care about his performance, I just want him to feel good because then the rest will come in an easy way."
He confirmed Foden "has been struggling" with an ankle injury for "a long time" but Guardiola still expects the midfielder to be available for the Club World Cup.
Kyle Walker, who is on loan at AC Milan, will not travel with City to the USA.
On Erling Haaland, who has not scored since returning form injury: "Every game he plays he is getting better, and on Sunday he is going to help us qualify for the Champions League."
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Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City and Pep Guardiola will be looking forward to the end of this campaign on Sunday.
The side failed to win a major trophy for the first time in eight years and a point against Fulham in the last game of the Premier League season will avoid the unthinkable of not qualifying for the Champions League.
Guardiola faces the media for the last time this season and could be asked about Phil Foden's omission from the England squad.
Rodri returned to action too on Tuesday night after being out with a serious knee injury, so how pleased was the Spanish boss at seeing his compatriot's return and how much have they missed him?
We'll find out later this lunchtime.
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter at Joie Stadium
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City's elite development squad won the Premier League 2 title for a record fourth time with a 2-0 victory over Southampton.
Ben Wilkinson's side came top of the league phase and emerged through the play-offs to lift the trophy at Joie Stadium on Thursday evening.
First-half goals from Divin Mubama and Ashton Muir gave City a comfortable victory, keeping the Saints in check for the majority of the contest.
The squad received a message from first-team manager Pep Guardiola, who said: "To win the Premier League title is such a tough thing to achieve and a matter of huge pride for us all at the club.
"The manner of their victory showed how talented our young players are and also proved that they play with courage and personality too.
"We see how strong the academy is every single day, and the quality is there every single time the young players train with us."
The final day of the 2024-25 Premier League is edging closer, which means we will soon know the answer to who will make up the remaining Champions League spots.
Five teams are in contention for the final three positions and earlier on Thursday, we asked you to put in order where you thought those clubs would finish.
The results showed Chelsea and Nottingham Forest - who face each other at the City Ground - are who you believe will be the sides to miss out.
However it pans out, it is set to be an afternoon of high tension.
Nizaar Kinsella
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, PA MediaManchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne has been left with a simple choice that pits two very different options against each other.
One choice is Chicago Fire, who have offered him a competitive package. That route offers chance to be their flagship talent and at a time when the Club World Cup and World Cup are coming to the United States.
Owner Joe Mansueto has personally pitched to the Belgium international and is keen to offer the move to Major League Soccer (MLS) as a bridge to mentoring him for an entrepreneurial post-playing career in the business world.
Chicago Fire have taken Inter Miami's option to sign him on a 'discovery list', meaning no other US club can sign him without paying a fee to the Illinois club.
When De Bruyne made his farewell speech at City on Tuesday, he said his wife and sons will be considered as part of his decision-making and Chicago is seen as an attractive offer in of lifestyle.
That is a reason why a move to Saudi Arabia is not being explored.
On the flipside, title-chasing Serie A side Napoli are the strongest option in Europe, more so than any English club at this stage.
Managed by former Chelsea and Tottenham boss Antonio Conte, Napoli present the best option to challenge for titles and continue playing in the Champions League, but Naples is known to be an intense environment both on and off the field.
It is a difficult choice as De Bruyne still considers capable of performing at the highest level, which is why privately there is disappointment that Manchester City never offered him a contract extension.
De Bruyne says his kids are "Manc" and described the City as "home" in his farewell speech, but that option was never on the table.
He will make his final decision after the Premier League season with City ends on Sunday so there is time for new suitors to offer him a contract.
However, time is also running out for them to enter the fray.
Freddie Pye
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesQualification for the premier club competition in European football is unfortunately the bare minimum for the modern Manchester City side, a reflection of the sensational standards set by Pep Guardiola since his arrival in 2016.
That is not of course to undermine the achievement of qualifying via a top-five finish this season.
And yes, it would be an achievement for this City squad. Given all the struggles through fitness and injury blows scattered across the side at crucial points of this season, making it into the Champions League would be a remarkable feat when all is considered.
But how would it feel to miss out? From a pure fans' perspective, you have only to reminisce on that night in Istanbul, when history was made, our wildest dreams came true, and the most memorable evening in the club's history played out in front of our very eyes at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium - that is what we would be missing out on.
Experiencing that one more time is the ultimate drive behind getting back into the competition to do it all over again from next season.
Then you consider the financial impact on the club, the effect on g the next iteration of legends, missing out on special nights at a revamped and expanded Etihad Stadium… You could go on and on.
It all comes down to Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. A chance to continue to build a club that Kevin de Bruyne played an integral role in taking to the very summit of European football.
There is no bigger motivation than to do as the captain would want to himself - to compete on the highest stage, taking on the very best to prove we are the very best.
One last shot at saving our season, to set up the future, and perhaps create more history once again.
That's the message.
Clear as day.
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Image source, Getty ImagesEach team in the race for the top five will have to keep an eye on other results, but deep down, you just want to be able to focus on your own business.
You want to be able to win your game out on the pitch, but the nature of the matches are really different. You have the head-to-head between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea. Then you have the likes of Manchester City playing away, Aston Villa playing away, you have got Newcastle playing at home against Everton, and when you are at home you are always going to be tough to play. So it is going to be a really, really nervous phase for all those teams involved.
How do I see it playing out? I am not sure I could tell you right now which way it is going to go. It just comes down to moments, and that is really cliche but a one-off game is almost like a final. As it stands, to go into the weekend knowing that you have a real chance, the fans of all the teams will be nervous, but you are one win away from being there.
As a player on the pitch, you absolutely get a sense of what is going on elsewhere, especially if you are at home.
You know what is happening, but then how does that affect your game? You could be losing, you could be up against it at one point, but then other teams start losing or drawing and you are back in the qualifying spots. How do you manage the next moments? How do you manage the last 10 to 15 minutes of the game when a result is one way or the other? Teams can score multiple goals in the blink of an eye, and desperation is one of the real causes for that. All of a sudden, when the kitchen sink is being thrown at people, anything is possible.
As a player, it can be really exciting. You want things to be going your way, but it is very hard to only focus on your game when other things matter at the same time. There is a double level of anxiety because you can control one thing but you cannot control the other, so you can't ever be comfortable.
From the outside, it is an exciting situation, but from the inside, you just hope that you are winning your game of football so you can just take all that out of it.
The 'as it stands' type days, they are some of the best days in football.
Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nicola Pearson
The race for the three remaining Champions League qualification spots in the Premier League is going right down to the wire.
With one round of fixtures remaining, just three points separate Manchester City in third and Nottingham Forest in seventh.
With five teams vying for three positions, it leaves some clubs with their fate in their own hands, while others will be relying on favours to secure their place.
Newcastle United and Chelsea know that wins will guarantee them spots in Europe's elite competition in 2025-26.
And, with a two points and a 17-goal cushion, just a point but would all but guarantee City a place.
Nottingham Forest, who have spent much of the season occupying one of those top five spots, will need to beat Chelsea and hope for a slip up from teams above them, while Aston Villa will also be hoping for a bit of help from elsewhere.
It is set to be an anxious Sunday for those watching in the stadium and elsewhere.
But where do you think all five teams will finish?
