Man City Groundsman Spotted With Man United Tattoo at the Etihad Stadium

• A Manchester City groundsman was the talking point during their Premier League clash with Fulham
• The yet-to-be-identified groundsman was spotted with a Manchester United tattoo as City prepared to take on the Cottagers at the Etihad Stadium
• The match ended in a 2-1 win for the reigning champions, with Erling Haaland scoring the winner at stoppage time

A Manchester City groundsman has gone viral after he was spotted with a Man United tattoo at the Etihad Stadium.

The City staff member was inspecting the pitch as Pep Guardiola's charges prepared to face Fulham on Saturday, November 5.

The groundsman was pictured in black shorts and sneakers as he showed off his leg spotting a Man United tattoo.

While there is nothing wrong with Man City employing a United fan, the groundsman is undoubtedly likely to court anger and criticism from City fans.

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Meanwhile, the Man City vs Fulham Premier League clash ended in a 2-1 win for the reigning champions as they went top of the charts with 32 points.

Guardiola's side had to rely on a stoppage-time winner from Erling Haaland to sink the Cottagers in the tough clash.

Julian Alvarez scored the opener for City in the 16th minute before Andreas Pereira cancelled it out before the half-hour mark.

The match looked set to end in a frustrating 1-1 draw for the hosts before Kevin De Bruyne won a penalty.

Haaland, who came on as a substitute, stepped to convert the spot-kick as City stormed to a vital win.

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City had to rely on a stoppage-time winner from Erling Haaland, who came off the bench to convert from the penalty spot.

Guardiola was spotted celebrating as he looked down at the camera and passionately shook his fist.

City's vital victory saw them leapfrog Arsenal to the top of the Premier League standings with 32 points.