Premier League Gameweek 1
Manchester City 2 - 1 FT Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Tavernier (Evanilson) 26'
Evanilson 45'+1
HT
57' ↓ R. Lewis ↑M. Nunes
63' ↓ E. Anderson ↑M. Kovacic
63' ↓ N. O'Reilly ↑R. Cherki
↓ L. Cook ↑T. Adams 75'
↓ Evanilson ↑D. Jebbison 75'
↓ J. Kluivert ↑A. Toth 75'
78' P. Foden
82' ↓ P. Foden ↑J. Grealish
84' M. Guehi (R. Cherki)
A. Silva 85'
↓ Rayan ↑B. Gannon-Doak 89'
90'+1 J. Gvardiol (R. Cherki)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rico Lewis 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Abduqodir Khusanov 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
90
Passes
4
Duels
Rúben Dias
MAGNET
129
Activity
129
Activity
124
Passes
5
Duels
Joško Gvardiol 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Midfielders
Elliot Anderson
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
57
Passes
10
Duels
Marc Guéhi 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Phil Foden
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
53
Passes
13
Duels
Nico O'Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Antoine Semenyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Erling Haaland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Gerónimo Rulli 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rayan Aït-Nouri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Reis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Nunes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Kovacic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Cherki 
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
31
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Grealish
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bournemouth
Goalkeepers
Đorđe Petrović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Adam Smith
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
James Hill
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
António Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Truffert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Lewis Cook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Alex Scott 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Rayan 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
8%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Justin Kluivert
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Marcus Tavernier 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Evanilson 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Will Dennis
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Bafodé Diakité
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Tóth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juanlu Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Brooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Adams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ben Doak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Jebbison
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | Bournemouth | 1 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 11/02/2025 | Manchester City | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 05/20/2025 | Manchester City | 3 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 03/30/2025 | Bournemouth | 1 - 2 | Manchester City | FA Cup | Vitality Stadium |
| 11/02/2024 | Bournemouth | 2 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 02/24/2024 | Bournemouth | 0 - 1 | Manchester City | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 11/04/2023 | Manchester City | 6 - 1 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 02/25/2023 | Bournemouth | 1 - 4 | Manchester City | Premier League | Vitality Stadium |
| 08/13/2022 | Manchester City | 4 - 0 | Bournemouth | Premier League | Etihad Stadium |
| 09/24/2020 | Manchester City | 2 - 1 | Bournemouth | League Cup | Etihad Stadium |
05/19/2026
11/02/2025
05/20/2025
03/30/2025
11/02/2024
02/24/2024
11/04/2023
02/25/2023
08/13/2022
09/24/2020
Manchester City Win
Bournemouth Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Manchester City
Bournemouth
Manchester City
Bournemouth
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Cherki's Double Assist Rescues City from Opening Day Disaster
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A dramatic late surge masks the champions' early vulnerability, proving their relentless winning mentality remains fully intact.
The Etihad Stunned
The Etihad Stadium was quickly silenced as a stubborn visiting side drew first blood. Though the hosts dominated possession with a sweeping 66 percent of the ball, it was Bournemouth who showed early ruthless efficiency. In the 26th minute, Evanilson carved open the backline to find M. Tavernier, who finished with supreme confidence. A high Intensity rating tells the story of those opening exchanges, with the Cherries pressing high and forcing uncharacteristic mistakes. Far from a walkover, the home side found themselves completely on the ropes. Gianluigi Donnarumma had to be at his absolute best, registering three vital saves just to keep the deficit at a single goal heading into the break.
The Tactical Shift
Frustration mounted as the second half progressed, with Manchester City racking up 13 total shots and peppering the opposition box. The home side earned 11 corners in total, mounting an unbearable wave of set-piece pressure. The Balance of the match flipped completely on its head when R. Cherki was introduced in the 63rd minute. The substitute immediately became the creative focal point, pulling strings and unlocking the entrenched low block. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 84th minute when Cherki's precise delivery met M. Guehi, who smashed home a vital equalizer to lift the restless home crowd.
Late Heartbreak for the Cherries
With the scoreline level, the momentum shift was absolute. Bournemouth retreated entirely, desperately trying to cling onto an opening-day point. However, the sheer relentless nature of the squad proved too much. Deep into stoppage time, Cherki worked his magic once again, floating a perfectly weighted pass for J. Gvardiol. The defender made no mistake in the 90th minute, converting the winner and breaking visiting hearts. This comeback perfectly illustrates the towering Stakes of opening weekend fixtures, sending a clear message to the rest of the league. The early scare merely served as a wake-up call.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Marc Guéhi?
Guéhi's 84th-minute equalizer sparked City's revival, though it was ultimately Joško Gvardiol who secured the actual 90th-minute match-winner.
How did Manchester City complete the comeback from behind?
After trailing for most of the match, substitute Rayan Cherki provided two crucial assists in the final ten minutes to completely flip the scoreline.
How did substitute Marc Guéhi change the game?
Though starting the match, defender Marc Guéhi changed the entire momentum by scoring the 84th-minute equalizer that finally broke Bournemouth's stubborn resistance.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
City launch title defense against overmatched Cherries
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Opening day fixtures often throw up surprises, but this heavily lopsided encounter looks like a routine day at the office for the reigning champions.
The Setup
Opening day at the Etihad Stadium on August 23, 2026, brings Manchester City back into domestic action against Bournemouth. The Stakes might be inherently low for matchday one, but setting an authoritative tone is everything for a side with immediate title aspirations. With a modest Stars rating masking the harsh reality of City's firepower, including the likes of E. Haaland and P. Foden, the visitors face a monumental opening task. The competitive Balance tilts heavily in the hosts' favor, making it a question of sheer damage limitation for the away side. A low Form indicator simply reflects the reset button being hit for the new campaign, with both teams eager to find their rhythm quickly.
Key Battle
Bournemouth's resolute backline against City's suffocating, fluid attacking unit. The hosts will monopolize possession, stretching the pitch and probing relentlessly for gaps. The visitors must stay compact and rely on quick transitions through A. Semenyo, but keeping a clean sheet against this relentless sky-blue wave feels nearly impossible for any visiting defense.
Our Prediction
A comfortable home win. City will strangle the game early, control the tempo, and systematically break down a stubborn but entirely outclassed defense. Expect a multi-goal margin as the champions cruise to an opening victory, leaving the visitors to regroup for more winnable fixtures ahead.