Manchester City vs Bournemouth (Premier League) was played on 23 August 2026 and finished 2–1.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.54 | 5.10 | 6.50 |
| Market average | 1.48 | 4.78 | 6.14 |
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: league table and recent form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 9 | 8-0-1 | 14:5 | 24 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 9 | 7-0-2 | 20:10 | 21 |
| 3 | Brighton | 9 | 6-1-2 | 24:7 | 19 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 9 | 5-1-3 | 19:15 | 16 |
| 5 | Everton | 10 | 4-4-2 | 12:10 | 16 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 7 | Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 8 | Bournemouth | 9 | 3-3-3 | 14:13 | 12 |
| 9 | Tottenham | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Aston Villa | 9 | 3-3-3 | 10:13 | 12 |
| 11 | Leeds | 9 | 2-5-2 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 12 | Hull City | 9 | 2-5-2 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Newcastle | 9 | 3-2-4 | 12:15 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich | 9 | 3-2-4 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham | 9 | 2-3-4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 16 | Coventry | 10 | 3-0-7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 | Manchester United | 9 | 1-4-4 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 18 | Crystal Palace | 9 | 2-1-6 | 9:21 | 7 |
| 19 | Nottingham Forest | 9 | 1-3-5 | 6:12 | 6 |
| 20 | Sunderland | 9 | 1-2-6 | 7:17 | 5 |
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: our analysis
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.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: side-by-side comparison
Each team's share in per cent: form in the last matches before this one, goals per match from the table and the head-to-head meetings.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: your questions answered
How did Manchester City vs Bournemouth end?
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
Kick-off is on 23 August 2026 at 14:00, venue Etihad Stadium. Referee: J. Gillett.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Manchester City: 2nd (21 points), Bournemouth: 8th (12 points).
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