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Manchester City opens EPL season against Bournemouth with new coaches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:27 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Manchester City opens EPL season against Bournemouth with new coaches

Summary

Manchester City hosts Bournemouth in their Premier League opener on August 22, 2026. Enzo Maresca leads City after succeeding Pep Guardiola, while Marco Rose takes charge for Bournemouth. City contends with the departure of Rodri and other key players, aiming to improve after a Community Shield loss. Bournemouth looks to extend their club-record unbeaten run under new management. The match comes as both teams navigate significant leadership changes and player movements this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Enzo Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola as Manchester City's head coach.
•Marco Rose is the new manager for Bournemouth, replacing Andoni Iraola.
•Manchester City lost the Community Shield to Arsenal prior to this match.
•Bournemouth aims to maintain an 18-match unbeaten run in the Premier League.
•Both teams feature significant player movements ahead of the new season.

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12:27 PMYahoo Sports — Man City v Bournemouth: Key stats and talking points

What they're saying

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Enzo Maresca takes charge of Manchester City in a Premier League match for the first time since succeeding Pep Guardiola as his side face a Bournemouth team who are also led by a new boss themselves in Marco Rose. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the key themes going into their opening-weekend encounter. The post-Guardiola world under successor Maresca got off to an inauspicious start with a Community Shield humbling by rivals Arsenal.
— Yahoo Sports

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