Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Highlights - August 23, 2026

Manchester City beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1 in Premier League on August 23, 2026. The match was played at Etihad Stadium.

Marc Guéhi (84'), Josko Gvardiol (90'+1') scored for Manchester City. Marcus Tavernier (26') scored for AFC Bournemouth.

Manchester City went into the game in position 13, on 0 points. They had won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 in their previous five.

At kick-off AFC Bournemouth stood in position 8 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 1 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats.

AFC Bournemouth arrived unbeaten in 4.

Rico Lewis forced a save for Manchester City on 4 minutes. Soon after, Nico O'Reilly shot wide for Manchester City on 5 minutes.

Phil Foden saw a shot blocked (8'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Rayan’s effort (14').

Evanilson picked out Marcus Tavernier, who scored for AFC Bournemouth (26'). A block denied Erling Haaland on 33 minutes.

Erling Haaland tested the goalkeeper for Manchester City (39'). Shortly afterwards, Justin Kluivert forced a save for AFC Bournemouth on 41 minutes.

Evanilson was booked for AFC Bournemouth (45'+1').

After the break, Marc Guéhi could not find the target for Manchester City (51'). The keeper had to be alert to keep out Antoine Semenyo’s effort (67').

Moments later, Phil Foden saw a shot blocked (68'). Erling Haaland sent an effort off target for Manchester City (72').

Soon after, Erling Haaland tested the goalkeeper for Manchester City (75'). The referee cautioned Phil Foden of Manchester City on 78 minutes.

Shortly afterwards, Daniel Jebbison forced a save for AFC Bournemouth on 79 minutes. Marc Guéhi scored for Manchester City on 84 minutes after a pass from Rayan Cherki.

Moments later, António Silva was booked for AFC Bournemouth (85'). Rayan Cherki picked out Josko Gvardiol, who scored for Manchester City (90'+1').

Substitutions: Manchester City 4, AFC Bournemouth 4.

Manchester City controlled 66% of possession. Manchester City had 13 shots with 6 on target, while AFC Bournemouth had 5 and 4.

Goalkeeper saves: Manchester City 3, AFC Bournemouth 4. Corners: Manchester City 8, AFC Bournemouth 3.

Manchester City completed the most passes, 640 in total at 88.8% accuracy. The referee produced 3 yellow cards.