Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth AFC: English Premier League result, report & goals
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Manchester City beat Bournemouth AFC 2-1 in English Premier League on Sunday 23 August 2026.
Match report
Manchester City edged a tight, competitive contest by a single goal, doing just enough to see off a stubborn Bournemouth AFC.
Goals. Manchester City — Marc Guehi 84', Josko Gvardiol 91'; Bournemouth AFC — Marcus Tavernier 26'.
Head-to-head
The result is the latest chapter between two familiar sides. Their most recent meetings:
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 2026 | English Premier League | Manchester City 2–1 Bournemouth AFC |
| 19 May 2026 | English Premier League | Bournemouth AFC 1–1 Manchester City |
| 02 Nov 2025 | English Premier League | Manchester City 3–1 Bournemouth AFC |
| 20 May 2025 | English Premier League | Manchester City 3–1 Bournemouth AFC |
| 30 Mar 2025 | FA Cup | Bournemouth AFC 1–2 Manchester City |
Recent form
Manchester City are in good form — W L W W L from their last 5 (W3 D0 L2).
- W v Bournemouth AFC (2–1)
- L v Arsenal (0–3)
- W v Atletico Madrid (3–1)
- W v K-League All Stars (3–1)
- L v Inter Milan (2–4)
Bournemouth AFC are inconsistent recently — L L D W W from their last 5 (W2 D1 L2).
- L v Manchester City (1–2)
- L v 1. FSV Mainz 05 (1–2)
- D v Real Betis (2–2)
- W v Genoa (10–1)
- W v FC Augsburg (5–2)
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