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City rallies to 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Premier League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:15 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

City rallies to 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Premier League opener

Summary

Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth in their Premier League season opener on August 23, 2026. After falling behind to Marcus Tavernier's first-half goal, City responded with late strikes from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol to clinch the win in added time. Enzo Maresca, in his debut as City's manager, expressed his emotional satisfaction with the team's performance and the record crowd of 60,645 at the Etihad Stadium. Maresca acknowledged that despite the win, there is still work to be done as the team aims to improve throughout the season.

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By the Numbers

•City trailed 1-0 at halftime after Tavernier's goal.
•Guéhi and Gvardiol scored late to secure the comeback win.
•Record crowd of 60,645 witnessed Maresca's first match as manager.
•Maresca emphasized the need for continued improvement despite the win.
•City aims to build on this momentum in the Premier League.

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Enzo Maresca says he was emotional during City’s dramatic 2-1 win over Bournemouth to start our Premier League season. Match Report Gvardiol strike caps dramatic City comeback in Premier League open...
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