Result

Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 in the Premier League on 23 August 2026 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, in Enzo Maresca's first league game in charge of City.

Goals

Marc Guehi 84', Josko Gvardiol 90+3' (Man City); Marcus Tavernier (first half) (Bournemouth).

Match report

Bournemouth took a first-half lead when Marcus Tavernier slammed home after Evanilson's low cross carved open the City defence. Erling Haaland squandered several chances as City struggled to find a way through, but Marc Guehi headed in Rayan Cherki's corner with six minutes remaining to level the score. Josko Gvardiol then guided a shot into the bottom corner deep into injury time, a goal initially ruled out for offside before being awarded following a VAR review, sealing a dramatic late win for Maresca's side and ending Bournemouth's 18-game unbeaten run in all competitions. Watch the full Man City vs Bournemouth highlights and every goal above.

People also ask

Who scored in Man City vs Bournemouth?

Marcus Tavernier scored for Bournemouth in the first half, before Marc Guehi equalised in the 84th minute and Josko Gvardiol won it for Manchester City in injury time.

What was the final score of Man City vs Bournemouth?

Manchester City won 2-1 against Bournemouth in the Premier League on 23 August 2026.

Where was Man City vs Bournemouth played?

The match was played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, and it marked Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as Manchester City manager.