Manchester City vs Bournemouth (Premier League) was played on 23 August 2026 and finished 2–1.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 1.54 | 5.10 | 6.50 |
| Market average | 1.48 | 4.78 | 6.14 |
Manchester City vs Bournemouth: table positions and 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 | Liverpool | 9 | 4-3-2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 6 | Brentford | 9 | 3-5-1 | 16:9 | 14 |
| 7 | Everton | 9 | 3-4-2 | 9:9 | 13 |
| 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 | 9 | 3-0-6 | 9:16 | 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: match preview and 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: team stats compared
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: questions and answers
How did Manchester City vs Bournemouth end?
Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1.
When and where was the match played?
23 August 2026, kick-off at 14:00, at Etihad Stadium. Referee: Jarred Gillett, Australia.
Where do the teams stand in the table?
Manchester City: 2nd (21 points), Bournemouth: 8th (12 points).
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