Man City comes from behind to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League match
Manchester City rallied to overcome Bournemouth 2-1, clinching a thrilling Premier League opening win at the Etihad.
Manchester City kicked off Enzo Maresca’s Premier League tenure with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Bournemouth surprised the home team in the 26th minute when Marcus Tavernier completed a swift attacking play to give the visitors the lead. City maintained control of the ball but found it challenging to convert their dominance into significant opportunities, as Bournemouth defended with determination.
The home side maintained their pressure after the break, with Maresca making substitutions as City sought an equalizer. Their determination paid off in the 85th minute when Marc Guéhi leaped to head in from a corner, bringing the match to a tie.
The city completed the turnaround deep into stoppage time. Josko Gvardiol scored, igniting celebrations at the Etihad, as the goal was initially disallowed for offside before VAR intervened to reverse the call.
The victory marks a successful debut for Maresca in his first Premier League match at the helm of City, while Bournemouth will lament losing their lead so late in the game.
The outcome also offers City a significant lift following their 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield and in light of substantial changes to the squad after Rodri’s move to Barcelona.
