Marc Guehi excels in midfield as Manchester City faces Bournemouth
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 4:34 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
In his first Premier League match as Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca made the unusual choice to deploy Marc Guehi in a midfield role against Bournemouth. Guehi's decision paid off as he scored a crucial goal in the 84th minute, helping City recover from a difficult start to the match. Following a heavy loss in the Community Shield, City sought to reestablish their momentum, having not yet won this season. Maresca's strategy involved utilizing Guehi alongside Josko Gvardiol, who also contributed to the team's late comeback. The outcome of the match is still ongoing as they continue to battle for points.
- •Marc Guehi scores his third goal since joining Manchester City.
- •City is seeking redemption after a 3-0 loss in the Community Shield.
- •Maresca makes bold midfield selection with Guehi playing out of position.
- •Josko Gvardiol also scores to help City in the comeback.
- •Match status remains ongoing as City pursues their first win.
- 4:34 PMYahoo Sports — 'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke
- 4:26 PMBBC Sport — 'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke
"Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.
"Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 4:34 PM'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke
Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.
- BBC SportAug 23, 2026, 4:26 PM'Up front next week?' Guehi proves Maresca's midfield masterstroke
Rather than playing safe in selecting his Manchester City side for the first time in the Premier League, Enzo Maresca made a bold choice in midfield. Ultimately, it paid off.
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