Marco Rose: four questions before AFC Bournemouth face Man City

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·19 August 2026

AFC Bournemouth begin their season this weekend, with Man City on the horizon.

Bournemouth Echo notes that pre-season was largely successful, although it ended with defeat to Mainz.

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That setback concluded an encouraging warm-up programme.

Focus now shifts to competitive action, with the opening weekend set to offer an early measure.

The coming fixture will show how that summer work translates.

Source: Bournemouth Echo

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