Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth

Etihad Stadium
J. Gillett
2026/2027

Match Report

Manchester City marked Enzo Maresca's Premier League debut in the dugout with a heart-stopping 2-1 comeback win over Bournemouth at the Etihad, snatching victory deep into stoppage time after looking second-best for long spells. Bournemouth deservedly led when Marcus Tavernier finished off a flowing move in the 26th minute, and City's frustration grew as Erling Haaland spurned a glorious early chance. The hosts finally found a way through when Marc Guehi headed home a corner in the 84th minute, before Josko Gvardiol completed the turnaround in the first minute of stoppage time, slotting in after a Rayan Cherki assist. Gvardiol's strike was initially flagged offside but stood after a VAR review. For City, it's a scrappy but priceless three points to start the Maresca era, with substitutes Cherki and Jack Grealish proving decisive off the bench. Bournemouth will feel hard done by after controlling large stretches, but the late defensive lapse leaves them empty-handed despite a promising display under their new setup.

Match Events

45+1'
Evanilson(Roughing)
75'
78'
P. Foden(Roughing)
84'
85'
A. Silva(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+1'

Standings

#WDLGDPts
1Manchester City200+46
14AFC Bournemouth011-11

Statistics

66%Possession34%
13Shots5
6Shots on Target4
8Corners3
11Fouls11
2Offsides1
1Yellow Cards2
658Passes344
3Saves4