Bournemouth XI vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news

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·2 November 2025

Bournemouth XI vs Manchester City – Predicted lineup and team news

Bournemouth travel to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. They arrive in truly remarkable form.

In fact, Andoni Iraola’s side are the Premier League’s surprise package, currently sitting second in the table. Furthermore, they are on the longest unbeaten run in the division. This streak spans eight games, dating back to the opening day of the season.

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However, the Cherries now face their toughest test of the season. They must overcome a dreadful historical record against Manchester City. Specifically, they have lost 15 of their 16 league meetings with them. Additionally, they have lost all eight of their previous Premier League visits to the Etihad Stadium. Therefore, breaking that curse will require a perfect performance from Iraola’s men.

Bournemouth team news

Andoni Iraola has a relatively stable squad for the trip to Manchester. He received a boost this week, as striker Evanilson returned to training. After missing the last two matches with a calf injury, he is now in contention. Additionally, Enes Unal is also back in the squad after a long-term injury, further strengthening their attacking options.

However, despite Evanilson’s return, Eli Junior Kroupi is expected to keep his place and lead the line. The 19-year-old is in sensational form. In fact, he has scored in his last three consecutive league matches and will be aiming to make it four today.