Manchester City prepares for Premier League opener against Bournemouth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Manchester City is set to open its 2026-27 Premier League season at home against Bournemouth on August 23. The team, led by Erling Haaland, aims to reclaim the title after finishing behind Arsenal last year. City's first competitive match under new manager Enzo Maresca ended in a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield. Haaland, who had a successful previous season with 35 attacking returns, is expected to play a pivotal role in City's title challenge.
- •City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
- •Haaland produced 35 attacking returns in the previous season.
- •The match against Bournemouth starts August 23 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
- •Broadcast on NBC, USA Network, and streaming on Peacock.
- •Maresca replaces Guardiola as Manchester City's manager.
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