Manchester City hosts Bournemouth on opening day of EPL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:09 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Manchester City faces Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in their opening Premier League match this summer. Marco Rose will make his managerial debut for Bournemouth, while Enzo Maresca is expected to lead City. Historically, City has dominated this fixture, winning all nine of their previous Premier League home games against Bournemouth, with an aggregate score of 34-6. Bournemouth's record in opening matches has been poor, having only won twice in nine campaigns. The match highlights a new era for both clubs.
- •Match takes place at Etihad Stadium this summer.
- •Marco Rose makes his competitive debut for Bournemouth.
- •City has won all nine home league encounters against Bournemouth.
- •Bournemouth has won just two season openers in nine attempts.
- 11:09 AMYahoo Sports — Man City v Bournemouth: Did you know?
"The opening day of the season at the Etihad will see a fresh era begin at both Manchester City and Bournemouth. Marco Rose will take charge of his first competitive game for the Cherries, but will it be Enzo Maresca in the dugout for City? City have welcomed fixtures against Bournemouth, and they have won all nine of their Premier League home games against the Cherries by an aggregate score of 34-6.
"Bournemouth will kick-off the 2026/27 Premier League season away at Man City on Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:09 AMMan City v Bournemouth: Did you know?
The opening day of the season at the Etihad will see a fresh era begin at both Manchester City and Bournemouth. Marco Rose will take charge of his first competitive game for the Cherries, but will it be Enzo Maresca in the dugout for City? City have welcomed fixtures against Bournemouth, and they have won all nine of their Premier League home games against the Cherries by an aggregate score of 34-6.
- Sky Sports Football—Bournemouth fixtures: New Cherries boss Rose handed tough start at Man City
Bournemouth will kick-off the 2026/27 Premier League season away at Man City on Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports.
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