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Manchester City vs Bournemouth

Premier LeagueFull time · 23 Aug 2026
Manchester City
Manchester City
Won
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ Marcus Tavernier 26' · ⚽ Marc Guéhi 84' · ⚽ Josko Gvardiol 90'
Bournemouth
Lost
Bournemouth

Who won Manchester City vs Bournemouth?

Manchester City 2 Bournemouth 1, full time in the Premier League. Our model's pre-match pick was Both teams to score — No, which did not land. Before this meeting the sides had met 2 times in the fixtures we hold, with Manchester City winning 1, Bournemouth winning 0 and 1 drawn.

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Match StoryFull breakdown

Manchester City 2–1 Bournemouth

Marcus Vale breaks down the numbers ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash, examining Bournemouth's remarkable unbeaten away form, City's negative momentum slope, and where the betting value actually lies.

Premier LeagueSun 23 Aug, 14:00

Our pick

Manchester City to win

58%Won

Result

Manchester City2:1Bournemouth

Manchester City v Bournemouth

Our model called Manchester City to win at 58%. Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth. Pick landed.
Key Takeaways
Result

Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 at home.

Goals

3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.

Chance quality

The chances backed the result: Manchester City 2.13 to Bournemouth 0.57 on expected goals.

Match FactsThe record of the game
CompetitionPremier League
ResultManchester City 2–1 Bournemouth
Kick-off
Goals26' Marcus Tavernier (Bournemouth) · 84' Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) · 90+1' Josko Gvardiol (Manchester City)
xGManchester City 2.13 · Bournemouth 0.57
xG on targetManchester City 2.25 · Bournemouth 1.46
Non-penalty xGManchester City 2.13 · Bournemouth 0.57
Expected pointsManchester City 2.39 · Bournemouth 0.43
SportsEvent ✓BreadcrumbList ✓Dataset ✓One Organization graph ✓
First Goal
Marcus Tavernier
26'⚽
Marcus Tavernier
EvanilsonAssist: Evanilson
Key Events
  1. 26'
    BournemouthMarcus TavernierMarcus Tavernier
    assist: Evanilson
  2. 45+1'
    BournemouthEvanilsonEvanilson
    Foul
  3. 57'
    Manchester CityMatheus NunesMatheus Nunes
    off: Rico Lewis
  4. 63'
    Manchester CityMateo KovacicMateo Kovacic
    off: Elliot Anderson
  5. 63'
    Manchester CityRayan CherkiRayan Cherki
    off: Nico O'Reilly
  6. 75'
    BournemouthDaniel JebbisonDaniel Jebbison
    off: Evanilson
  7. 75'
    BournemouthTyler AdamsTyler Adams
    off: Lewis Cook
  8. 75'
    BournemouthAlex TóthAlex Tóth
    off: Justin Kluivert
  9. 78'
    Manchester CityPhil FodenPhil Foden
    Foul
  10. 82'
    Manchester CityJack GrealishJack Grealish
    off: Phil Foden
  11. 84'
    Manchester CityMarc GuéhiMarc Guéhi
    assist: Rayan Cherki
  12. 85'
    BournemouthAntónio SilvaAntónio Silva
    Argument
  13. 89'
    BournemouthBen Gannon-DoakBen Gannon-Doak
    off: Rayan
  14. 90+2'
    Manchester CityJosko GvardiolJosko Gvardiol
  15. 90+1'
    Manchester CityJosko GvardiolJosko Gvardiol
    assist: Rayan Cherki
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Manchester City 1.85 xGBournemouth 0.57 xG
Cumulative · measured from in-play shots
0'45'90'

Pressure Index

Manchester CityBournemouth
Per-minute · from in-play data
HTFT

Sampled every minute from in-play data. Higher values reflect the side dominating possession, shots, and corners.

Table ImpactFull table

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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Manchester City vs Bournemouth?

The match finished 2-1 to Manchester City.

Who won Manchester City vs Bournemouth?

Manchester City won the match 2-1.

When did Manchester City vs Bournemouth take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 23 August 2026.

Next Fixtures
Manchester Cityvs Crystal PalaceFri 28 Aug, 20:00
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Bournemouthvs EvertonSat 29 Aug, 15:00
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📊 Match recap and data context

Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League match where our model's 58% pick for a City win landed. City extended recent form with a third consecutive victory, though Bournemouth proved resilient in attack; both sides found the net, consistent with Bournemouth's 60% both-teams-scoring rate across their last five outings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

City's victory extended their challenge at the summit, though position 2 reflects the competitive nature of the title race. Bournemouth's defeat halted their recent momentum; their 3-1-1 record across the last five matches suggested upward trajectory, but this result tempered those gains. The loss kept them in 6th place, 6 points adrift of the leaders, as the season's mid-phase dynamics shifted.

SportSignals uses automated analysis with editorial oversight. Check current team news and market prices before relying on this context.

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