It was title favourites v relegation favourites so only a miracle was going to salvage a point for the Cottagers.
Divine intervention did not occur and City were gifted two penalties, both converted by Yaya Toure.
On a hat-trick Toure got his chance to take home the match ball and didn’t waste it shooting his third goal from open play.
Fulham failed to get on the score sheet but conceded five meaning their situation continues to look dire.