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Manchester City prepares for Bournemouth debut under new manager Maresca

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Manchester City prepares for Bournemouth debut under new manager Maresca

Summary

Manchester City faces Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23, at the Etihad Stadium in their first match without Pep Guardiola at the helm. Enzo Maresca takes over as manager, aiming to revitalize the club after a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield. The squad is limited by injuries, with Jeremy Doku out and Jack Grealish expected to step in. Matheus Nunes may also return, pending recovery decisions. The projected lineup includes Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal and Erling Haaland as a forward.

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•Manchester City plays Bournemouth on August 23.
•Enzo Maresca prepares for his first match as manager.
•City suffered a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
•Injuries affect the squad ahead of the match.
•Projected lineup features Erling Haaland and Gianluigi Donnarumma.

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