Manchester City makes lineup changes for Premier League opener against Bournemouth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:50 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Manchester City has made two changes to its starting lineup for the 2026/27 Premier League opener against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Marc Guéhi and Rico Lewis are in, replacing Mateo Kovačić, who moves to the bench, and Jérémy Doku, who is sidelined by injury. Manager Enzo Maresca will lead his first match in the Premier League after taking over from Pep Guardiola. The match also marks the 200th City appearance for striker Erling Haaland, who scored 22 goals in 14 August Premier League matches in the past.
- •Guéhi and Lewis start for Manchester City
- •Doku misses match due to injury
- •Maresca begins tenure as City manager
- •Haaland makes his 200th appearance for City
- •City has strong historical record against Bournemouth
- 11:50 AMYahoo Sports — Guéhi and Lewis come in for opening clash of Premier League season
"City make two changes for Sunday’s opening 2026/27 Premier League clash of the season at home to Bournemouth. Men's Team O’Reilly excited about the Maresca era at City In what marks the first leag...
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