Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth
Bournemouth’s new manager Marco Rose initially looked set for a dream debut when Marcus Tavernier struck in the 26th minute, turning in a low cross from Evanilson. Manchester City struggled to break down a resilient Bournemouth defence for the majority of the game, with Erling Haaland missing several key chances. [1, 2]
The game shifted entirely in the 84th minute when substitute Rayan Cherki delivered a perfect corner that Marc Guéhi powered home with a header. In the first minute of stoppage time, Joško Gvardiol slotted home the winner, which was initially flagged for offside but subsequently awarded after a crucial VAR review. This completed an emphatic late turnaround, securing Enzo Maresca a winning start to his Premier League tenure. [1, 2]
Team Statistics
| Statistic | Manchester City | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2 | 1 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Shots (On Target) | 14 (6) | 5 (4) |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 (Foden) | 2 (Evanilson, Silva) |
Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium to hand new manager Enzo Maresca a triumphant start to his Premier League tenure. The visitors initially silenced the home crowd in the 26th minute when Marcus Tavernier cleanly slotted home a low cross from Evanilson, punishing a disjointed Manchester City side that struggled to replicate their historic fluid passing. Despite maintaining 66% possession, Manchester City looked out of answers for most of the match as a heavily marked Erling Haaland uncharacteristically failed to convert multiple golden opportunities against an inspired Đorđe Petrović. The tactical pendulum swung entirely in the 62nd minute with the introduction of substitute Rayan Cherki, who injected immediate creativity into the final third. Cherki single-handedly masterminded the late fightback, first picking out defender Marc Guéhi for a powerful 84th-minute equalising header, before teeing up Joško Gvardiol for a low, bottom-corner strike in the 91st minute. The match ended with a wave of touchline relief as Gvardiol’s decisive match-winner, initially disallowed for offside, was dramatically awarded following a definitive VAR review.
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