Man City vs Bournemouth LIVE: Marcus Tavernier fires Cherries into lead at Etihad Stadium

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·23 August 2026

Man City vs Bournemouth LIVE: Marcus Tavernier fires Cherries into lead at Etihad Stadium

Manchester City begin the Enzo Maresca era as they face Bournemouth in their opening game of the new Premier League season.

City fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield last week but hopes remain high at the Etihad, with Maresca’s side expected to challenge for the league once again this term.

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However, the loss of players such as Rodri and Bernardo Silva has left the squad light in some areas, with City looking to add notable reinforcements in the last week or so of the transfer window.

Marco Rose is another manager who will be taking charge of his new side for the first time in a competitive fixture this weekend, and there may be a chance for the Cherries to get off to the perfect start this weekend against an unsettled City side.