Man City vs Bournemouth — Match Preview, Team News & Prediction
Fixture: Manchester City vs Bournemouth — Premier League
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT | Venue: Etihad Stadium
Match Preview
Manchester City welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium today in another exciting Premier League clash. Pep Guardiola’s men are determined to maintain their unbeaten run, while Bournemouth will look to pull off one of the season’s biggest upsets.
With Erling Haaland in unstoppable scoring form and Phil Foden dazzling on the wings, City’s attack is a nightmare for any defense. Bournemouth’s defensive discipline and counterattacking speed will be tested to the limit.
What to Expect
- Man City: Expect total control in midfield and relentless attacking waves.
- Bournemouth: Compact shape, looking for quick breaks through Solanke.
- Key Duel: Haaland vs Kelly — the powerhouse striker against the last line of defense.
Team News & Probable Lineups
Manchester City (Expected XI)
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol, Aké; Rodri, De Bruyne; Foden, Bernardo Silva, Doku; Haaland.
Bournemouth (Expected XI)
Neto; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Kelly, Kerkez; Christie, Cook, Billing; Tavernier, Solanke, Semenyo.
*Lineups to be confirmed an hour before kickoff.
Head-to-Head Stats
Manchester City have dominated Bournemouth historically, winning every Premier League meeting since 2015. City have scored 31 goals in their last 10 matches against the Cherries, conceding only five. The Etihad crowd will expect another confident display.
Match Odds
Bookmakers heavily favor City at 1.14, with Bournemouth priced at 18.00 and the draw at 9.00. Tip: Over 3.5 goals or Haaland to score 2+ looks a strong bet given City’s offensive power.
Match Prediction
Predicted Score: Man City 4–0 Bournemouth
Expect a dominant display from City with Haaland likely to continue his goal-scoring rampage. Bournemouth may hold firm early but could struggle to contain the champions for long.
How to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League (UK), Peacock (US), and SuperSport (Africa). Fans can follow live updates on the BBC Sport app and official Premier League website.
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