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Manchester City tops Bournemouth 2-1 at home in EPL

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 3:50 PM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Manchester City tops Bournemouth 2-1 at home in EPL

Summary

Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in their EPL match on August 23. Enzo Maresca expressed satisfaction with his team’s control of the game despite facing challenges, including missing chances and conceding a goal. Both Josko Gvardiol and Marc Guehi contributed positively, with Guehi adapting well to a midfield role. City celebrates a strong opening game, marking their success on matchday one in 15 of the last 16 seasons. Maresca mentioned impending discussions regarding new signings, suggesting potential roster changes as the transfer window approaches its deadline.

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By the Numbers

•Match took place on August 23.
•Manchester City leads the Premier League standings after the win.
•Enzo Maresca praised the team's overall effort and control of the game.
•Marc Guehi adapted to a midfield role effectively during the match.
•Maresca hinted at potential new signings before the transfer deadline.

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3:50 PMYahoo Sports — Man City 2-1 Bournemouth: What Maresca and Guehi said

What they're saying

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Erling [Haaland] is one of them, Elliot [Anderson], Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, you know, we had four or five. On Manchester City agreeing a deal for Ayyoub Bouaddi: "I will speak now with the club after the press conference."
— Yahoo Sports

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