Manchester City vs Bournemouth match stats & report
2–1 Full time
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Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1 in the Premier League on 23 August 2026. Expected goals finished 2.25–0.65. Manchester City had 66% of the ball.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth match statistics
- 66% Ball possession 34%
- 2.25 Expected goals (xG) 0.65
- 13 Total shots 5
- 6 Shots on target 4
- 4 Shots off target 1
- 3 Blocked shots 0
- 11 Shots inside the box 4
- 8 Corners 3
- 11 Fouls 11
- 2 Offsides 1
- 1 Yellow cards 2
- 658 Passes 344
- 89% Pass accuracy 78%
- 3 Goalkeeper saves 4
Goals and cards
- 26' Goal M. Tavernier (assist Evanilson) Bournemouth
- 45+1' Yellow card Evanilson Bournemouth
- 78' Yellow card P. Foden Manchester City
- 84' Goal M. Guéhi (assist R. Cherki) Manchester City
- 85' Yellow card António Silva Bournemouth
- 90' Goal J. Gvardiol (assist R. Cherki) Manchester City
The Ghost's call
The Ghost made no call on this match before kickoff.
Team news & lineups
Manchester City
Bench G. Rulli , R. Aït-Nouri , Vitor Nunes , J. Grealish , M. Nunes , M. Kovačić , Nico , R. Cherki , Omar Marmoush
Bournemouth
Bench W. Dennis , B. Diakité , J. Sanchez , T. Adams , A. Tóth , Á. Rodríguez , D. Brooks , D. Jebbison , B. Doak
Out and doubtful
- E. J. Kroupi Bournemouth Out — Foot Injury
- Savinho Manchester City Out — Transfer negotiations
- A. Adli Bournemouth Out — Injury
- J. Araujo Bournemouth Out — Thigh Injury
- J. Soler Bournemouth Out — Lacking Match Fitness
- R. Christie Bournemouth Out — Red Card
- V. Milosavljevic Bournemouth Out — Injury
- J. Doku Manchester City Out — Calf Injury
Only confirmed absences move the numbers. Doubts are listed so you can judge them yourself.
Form guide
Manchester City at home
8–0–2 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 2.5 per game
- Conceded
- 1.4 per game
- Clean sheets
- 3 / 10
- Corners
- 7.7 per game
- Shots on target
- 6.0 per game
32% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Bournemouth away
4–3–3 in 10 matches
- Scored
- 1.8 per game
- Conceded
- 1.8 per game
- Clean sheets
- 1 / 10
- Corners
- 3.4 per game
- Shots on target
- 4.0 per game
12% of their goals arrive after the 75th minute.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth head-to-head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth v Manchester City | 1–1 | |
| Manchester City v Bournemouth | 3–1 | |
| Manchester City v Bournemouth | 3–1 | |
| Bournemouth v Manchester City | 1–2 | |
| Bournemouth v Manchester City | 2–1 | |
| Bournemouth v Manchester City | 0–1 |