City strike late to break Bournemouth's hearts

Manchester City came from behind to beat AFC Bournemouth 2-1 in a Premier League match on 23 August 2026 at the Etihad Stadium, in new manager Enzo Maresca's first home league game in charge. Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth the lead in the 26th minute, before Marc Guéhi equalised in the 84th minute and Josko Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time winner in the 91st minute after a VAR check overturned an initial offside decision. The result marked Maresca's first Premier League victory as City manager, having succeeded Pep Guardiola in the role.