Guéhi and Gvardiol score late goals for Manchester City against Bournemouth
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Manchester City staged a dramatic comeback to secure a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth on August 23. Marc Guéhi equalized in the 84th minute, followed by Josko Gvardiol’s winner in added time. Until those goals, Bournemouth was poised to achieve its first away win at City. The match marked the return of Manchester City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca.
- •Guéhi scored the equalizer in the 84th minute.
- •Gvardiol netted the winner in stoppage time.
- •The match took place at Manchester City's home ground.
- •Bournemouth was close to recording its first away win at City.
- •Enzo Maresca celebrated his return as Manchester City’s manager.
- 3:14 PMThe Guardian Sport — Guéhi and Gvardiol late show earns Manchester City dramatic win against Bournemouth
"“WELCOME BACK ENZO” read the tifo beforehand and by the breathless close this was a joyous return for Manchester City’s new manager, Enzo Maresca, as a damaging loss became a memorable win due to Marc Guéhi’s 84th-minute equaliser and Josko Gvardiol’s added-time winner. Until then, Marco Rose had been closing in on leading Bournemouth to a first ever away victory at City. But two lapses in defence and suddenly City were the ruthless proposition they had failed to be before. Continue reading...
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