PREVIEW | Manchester City vs Bournemouth: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 23/08)

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·21 August 2026

PREVIEW | Manchester City vs Bournemouth: team news, lineups, predictions (Premier League 23/08)

Manchester City and Bournemouth clash this Sunday at the Etihad Stadium for round one of the Premier League. Manchester City mark their 99th participation in the competition, whilst Bournemouth go into their 10th. The match will be broadcast live at 14:00 on Sky Sports Main Event.

Last time out, Manchester City slipped to a 3-0 defeat against Arsenal (The FA Community Shield 2026). Last time out, Bournemouth slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Mainz (Pre-season 2026/27).

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The last meeting between the two teams ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Manchester City ( vs Arsenal 2026-08-16): Gigi Donnarumma, Abdukodir Khusanov, Josko Gvardiol, Rúben Dias, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Mateo Kovacic, Antoine Semenyo, Phil Foden, Jérémy Doku, Erling Haaland

Bournemouth ( vs Nottingham Forest 2026-05-24): Djordje Petrovic, Adam Smith, James Hill, Marcos Senesi, Adrien Truffert, Tyler Adams, Alex Tóth, Rayan, Eli Junior Kroupi, Marcus Tavernier, Evanilson

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MANAGERS

Marco Rose has faced Manchester City on six occasions, recording one draw and five defeats
Enzo Maresca has faced Bournemouth on five occasions, recording two wins and three draws

HEAD TO HEAD

Manchester City and Bournemouth have already met 26 times, with Manchester City holding the advantage: 22 wins, against one Bournemouth victory.
At the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City have the edge in their duels with Bournemouth: 12 wins in 13 games. Bournemouth have never won at Manchester City’s ground, with one draw recorded.
In the English League, the two teams have met in 18 games, with Manchester City winning 16, one draw and one Bournemouth victory.