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Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth — result, stats & head-to-head, 23 Aug 2026

Manchester City vs AFC BournemouthPremier League · Round 1 · Etihad Stadium2–1
Matches
Manchester City 2–1 Full time AFC Bournemouth

How the market moved Manchester City win %

67% +1 since open at 66%
67%66%65%64%
67
Market openedNow

The market moved toward Manchester City, from 66% at open to 67% — a rise of 1 points. Along the way it fell as far as 64%.

Real traded prices, since the market opened. Not a forecast: what the market believed, when.

Team news injuries and suspensions, as reported before kick-off

Manchester City1 out
Rodri Injurysince 27 Jul · 4 matches missed
AFC Bournemouth3 out
Eli KroupiInjurysince 29 Jul · 4 matches missed Matai AkinmboniInjurysince 7 Nov 2025 · 34 matches missed Will DennisInjurysince 1 Jan · 25 matches missed

Starting XI

Timeline

  1. 26'
    Marcus Tavernier · 0–1assist: Evanilson
  2. 45+1'
    Evanilsonyellow card
  3. 57'
    Rico Lewis ↑ Matheus Nunes ↓substitution
  4. 63'
    Nico O'Reilly ↑ Rayan Cherki ↓substitution
  5. 63'
    Elliot Anderson ↑ Mateo Kovacic ↓substitution
  6. 75'
    Lewis Cook ↑ Tyler Adams ↓substitution
  7. 75'
    Evanilson ↑ Daniel Jebbison ↓substitution
  8. 75'
    Justin Kluivert ↑ Alex Tóth ↓substitution
  9. 78'
    Phil Fodenyellow card
  10. 82'
    Phil Foden ↑ Jack Grealish ↓substitution
  11. 84'
    Marc Guéhi · 1–1assist: Rayan Cherki
  12. 85'
    António Silvayellow card
  13. 89'
    Rayan ↑ Ben Gannon-Doak ↓substitution
  14. 90+1'
    Josko Gvardiol · 2–1assist: Rayan Cherki
  15. 90+2'
    Josko GvardiolVAR check

Manchester City left · AFC Bournemouth right

Periods

Manchester City
1st half0
2nd half2
Extra time0
AFC Bournemouth
1st half1
2nd half0
Extra time0

Match statistics

13Shots5
6Shots on target4
8Corners3
11Fouls11
15Tackles16
1Yellow cards2

Match information

Premier LeagueCompetition
1Round
Sun 23 Aug · 13:00 UTCKickoff
Etihad StadiumVenue
53,400Capacity
Jarred GillettReferee

Possession

Possession
66% · 34%
Duels won
55% · 45%
Pass accuracy
89% · 78%

Breakdown

Shooting
11Shots inside box4
2Shots outside box1
3Shots blocked0
4Big chances created1
3Big chances missed0
Passing
658Passes344
24Crosses8
9Accurate crosses1
38Long passes69
18Accurate long passes34
Defence
8Interceptions13
3Keeper saves4
Duels & dribbles
47Duels won39
11Dribble attempts9
6Successful dribbles2

Goalscorers

No scorers on record.

Bench

Manchester City · bench

7MarmoushFW
8Kovačić6.6↑ 63'
10Cherki7.7↑ 63'
14IglesiasMF
18Grealish6.5↑ 82'
21Aït NouriDF
22ReisDF
27Nunes6.7↑ 57'
28RulliGK

AFC Bournemouth · bench

7BrooksMF
11Doak↑ 89'
12Adams6.5↑ 75'
18DiakitéDF
24VelascoMF
27Tóth6.2↑ 75'
29Jebbison6.7↑ 75'
30MuñozFW
40DennisGK

Managers

Previous meetings

In 5 recorded meetings, Manchester City have won 3 and AFC Bournemouth 1 — 1 ended level.

2026 · Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City 1–1 2025 · Premier LeagueManchester City vs AFC Bournemouth 3–1 2025 · Premier LeagueManchester City vs AFC Bournemouth 3–1 2025 · FA CupAFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City 1–2 2024 · Premier LeagueAFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City 2–1 All 5 meetings →

Recent form

Manchester City WDLLW
AFC Bournemouth WWDD

Premier League

#Team PWDLGFGAGD Pts
1Manchester City220062+46
2Arsenal220040+46
3Hull City220030+36
4Chelsea220075+26
5Liverpool312064+25
6Brentford211041+34
7Newcastle United211042+24
8Everton211031+24
9Leeds United211021+14
10Brighton & Hove Albion210174+33
11Manchester United210154+13
12Sunderland21012203
13Ipswich Town310248-43
14AFC Bournemouth201123-11
15Nottingham Forest201123-11
16Fulham200224-20
17Coventry City200204-40
18Crystal Palace200216-50
19Tottenham Hotspur200205-50
20Aston Villa200205-50

Form and ranking

#TeamLast 5RatingPts
1
Manchester City
WDLLW
 6.93 6
14
AFC Bournemouth
WWDD
 6.68 1
Market

No market on record.

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Form
Manchester CityWDLLW
AFC BournemouthWWDD
Match stats
66Possession34
13Shots5
6On target4
8Corners3
1Yellow cards2