Gvardiol scores injury-time winner as Manchester City tops Bournemouth 2-1

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Gvardiol scores injury-time winner as Manchester City tops Bournemouth 2-1
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Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory against Bournemouth at the Etihad on August 23. Bournemouth took the lead with a goal from Marcus Tavernier in the first half. City equalized late with a header from Marc Guéhi before Josko Gvardiol's last-minute goal clinched the win. The match marked Gvardiol's first competitive goal for City and showcased the team's resilience after a tough previous match against Arsenal.

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  • •Marcus Tavernier scored first for Bournemouth in the 28th minute.
  • •Marc Guéhi equalized for City in the 85th minute with a header.
  • •Josko Gvardiol netted the winner in the 92nd minute.
  • •City made two changes to the lineup after a defeat in the Community Shield.
  • •Erling Haaland made his 200th appearance for Manchester City.
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Manchester City rescued a late win at the Etihad this afternoon, coming from behind to score an 85th-minute equaliser and a 92nd-minute winner to snatch all three points.Marcus Tavernier opened the sc...

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Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 on Sunday. Late second half goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol were enough for Enzo Maresca’s side to pick up all three points after Marcus Tavernier had g...

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Manchester City 2 (Marc Guehi 84′, Josko Gvardiol 90+1)Bournemouth 1 (Marcus Tavernier 26′)Manchester City have beaten Bournemouth 2-1 today at the Etihad Stadium. Enzo Maresca’s side have start...

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