Match Summary

Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth at Etihad Stadium in their Premier League opening round fixture. Bournemouth took the lead in the 26th minute through M. Tavernier, but Manchester City turned the match around late in the second half with goals from M. Guehi in the 84th minute and J. Gvardiol in stoppage time (90+1').

Key Match Events

  • **26'**: M. Tavernier opened the scoring for Bournemouth, assisted by Evanilson.
  • **45+1'**: Evanilson was shown a yellow card for Bournemouth.
  • **57'**: Manchester City replaced R. Lewis with M. Nunes.
  • **63'**: Manchester City made a double substitution, bringing on R. Cherki for N. O'Reilly and M. Kovacic for E. Anderson.
  • **75'**: Bournemouth executed a triple substitution: D. Jebbison for Evanilson, A. Toth for J. Kluivert, and T. Adams for L. Cook.
  • **78'**: P. Foden received a yellow card for Manchester City.
  • **82'**: Manchester City substituted J. Grealish in for P. Foden.
  • **84'**: M. Guehi equalized for Manchester City, set up by R. Cherki.
  • **85'**: A. Silva received a yellow card for Bournemouth.
  • **89'**: Bournemouth introduced B. Gannon-Doak for Rayan.
  • **90+1'**: J. Gvardiol scored the match-winner for Manchester City, again assisted by R. Cherki.

Statistical Overview

Manchester City held 66% of ball possession compared to Bournemouth's 34%. City attempted 13 total shots (6 on target, 4 off target, and 3 blocked) with an expected goals (xG) figure of 2.36. Bournemouth had 5 total shots (4 on target, 1 off target, and 0 blocked) with an xG of 0.63.

Manchester City completed 568 out of 640 passes (89% accuracy), while Bournemouth completed 263 out of 333 passes (79% accuracy). City won 8 corner kicks to Bournemouth's 3. Both teams committed 11 fouls. Bournemouth accumulated 2 yellow cards (Evanilson, A. Silva) to Manchester City's 1 (P. Foden). Manchester City's goalkeeper registered 3 saves, while Bournemouth's goalkeeper made 4 saves.