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·31 October 2024
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Pep Guardiola’s side dealing with injury crisis ahead of Premier League clash
Manchester City head to Bournemouth this weekend as they look to keep their spot at the summit of the Premier League table.
Pep Guardiola’s side beat Southampton 1-0 last weekend to overtake Liverpool at the top of the table before losing 2-1 at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.
While the Cherries have impressed this season and beat Arsenal 2-0 at home last month, Man City boast a fine record against the south coast outfit.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
Bournemouth vs Man City is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time on Saturday 2 November 2024.
The Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) in Bournemouth will host.
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Free highlights: Highlights, however, will be broadcast on Match of the Day at 10.20pm GMT on Saturday on BBC One.
The Cherries could welcome back Philip Billing, Kepa and Luis Sinisterra following their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa last time out.
City, meanwhile, are in the midst of an injury crisis. Savinho was stretchered off during the Spurs game, while Manuel Akanji was taken out of the starting lineup after pulling up in the warm-up.
None of Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Kyle Walker are expected to return here. Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees.
Blow: Savinho was stretchered off during Man City’s defeat at Tottenham
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Little about the hosts this season suggest this will be a walkover for City but Guardiola’s side are strong favourites for a reason.
Man City to win, 2-1.
Bournemouth wins: 0
Draws: 2
Man City vs wins: 19
Bournemouth to win: 9/2
Draw: 7/2
Man City to win: 4/7
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.