Manchester City – Bournemouth

Manchester City held on for a 2‑1 victory at home over Bournemouth, extending their flawless start to the campaign. The win lifted the Citizens to second place with 12 points from four straight wins, their defence having conceded just two goals while scoring eight. Bournemouth remain rooted in 15th, still winless with three points from three draws and a solitary defeat, their goal tally now standing at six for and seven against. The result also settled the season’s head‑to‑head, giving City the sole win in their two‑match history against the Cherries.