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O'Reilly scores after Haaland double as Man City lead Bournemouth Adams had levelled for Cherries from corner Listen on BBC Radio 5 Live at top of page Guardiola's side will leapfrog second-placed Cherries with victory Use 'get involved' button to join conversation Michael Emons Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth City's second corner comes to nothing and Bournemouth launch an instant counter-attack. They get all the way to City's penalty area, but Matheus Nunes does a good job on the left side of the area and is too strong for David Brooks and it all fizzles out. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth Paul Robinson Former Tottenham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad That was a great opportunity for [Phil] Foden. He finds himself in acres of space in Bournemouth's box, it's usually it's so tight in there. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth Manchester City quickly get into Bournemouth's penalty area as Jeremy Doku releases Phil Foden, but Marcos Senesi is across to get a vital interception and clear for a corner. The set-piece is flicked on by Erling Haaland but can't find a team-mate, although City get another go. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth Paul Robinson Former Tottenham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad An early warning shot for Manchester City. Quick, decisive passing from Bournemouth. If Manchester City had any doubt about Bournemouth's attacking threat - they've had their warning. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth Alan Smith Former Arsenal forward on Sky Sports You never get the feeling with Bournemouth that they play anybody with any kind of fear. Eli Kroupi has just got to hold his run. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth Almost a sensational start for Bournemouth as Eli Kroupi taps the ball into the net from six yards out, but he had moved too early and was caught in City's offside trap. No goal. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth We are under way and Gianluigi Donnarumma has to make an early punch to clear some danger. Manchester City 0-0 Bournemouth Shamoon Hafez Football news reporter at Etihad Stadium Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is starting to become a fans' favourite here at Manchester City. There's a new flag being waved of the Italy number one behind the goal in a mock-up of Marlon Brando from The Godfather with 'The Don' in gold writing. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Alex Smith Bournemouth Echo reporter on BBC Radio 5 Live Alex Scott has made a brilliant start to the season. He has raised his levels this season, and got a good run of games. He has missed large chunks through injury, but it feels like he is now playing some of his best football. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) A reminder of those selected by Pep Guardiola and Andoni Iraola. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live Looking at the likes of Antoine Semenyo, get him the ball and let him be direct. I'm sure if he is on the left-hand-side against Matheus Nunes, he will be licking his lips. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Manchester City Today's visit of Bournemouth is the start of a big week for Manchester City at the Etihad, with Borussia Dortmund following in Wednesday’s Champions League clash and champions Liverpool then due in east Manchester on Sunday. “I’m so optimistic, ” Guardiola added in Friday's news conference. “We’re in a better position in the Champions League than last season. We have an incredible chance with Dortmund and Leverkusen (the next two home games in the competition) to qualify for the last eight. “We are six points behind Arsenal (at the start of the weekend, now nine points), who look unstoppable right now because they play fantastic, don’t concede and can score from many different positions. "Even with that, when we make this next step we will be closer. When games are tighter, we’ll be able to win. ” Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live Again Man City have got no full-backs, there are players coming back to fitness, players trying to find their form. It is very much not a finished product. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Paul Robinson Former Tottenham goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad Bournemouth are playing without fear. That is how teams have had joy against Man City. So often we have seen teams sit here in a low defensive block, but teams realised they're not infallible as much as they are. Man City can be exposed. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Bournemouth Andoni Iraola played down the significance of talks with owner Bill Foley this week. The Cherries boss is only under contract until the end of the season and his stock has never been higher with Bournemouth sitting second in the Premier League ahead of the weekend. American businessman Foley watched Iraola’s side beat Nottingham Forest last weekend as part of his latest trip to the club, but the Spaniard denied there had been formal contract talks. “We had lunch, ” he said. “He came to see a lot of our trainings. We were chatting about a lot of different things. Not specifically the contract. We didn’t have a proper meeting in an office. We talk every day. “I think he (Foley) is enjoying this experience. He’s learning even more about the game. There’s still a lot to do. I know they were talking a lot about the new plans with the stadium, the new phases to make bigger this training facility. “A lot of things around the club that are exciting for everyone and I’m very happy now to be in this situation. ” Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Rob Green Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live This is a real stumbling block. This is a big game for Man City. It is a threat for them with the way Bournemouth play. If you do go up against Man City, they can overpower you, but you can get joy. Andoni Iraola will think 'Let's go toe-to-toe'. We're looking at this game thinking this is a game Man City will probably be more worried about Bournemouth than Bournemouth will be about Man City. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Manchester City Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to Sky Sports on the importance of the week ahead with three home games: "It is. At home we have to be strong. " On the decision to start Rayan Cherki: "His quality, everybody knows it but he has been injured. Hopefully he can give us the talent we need up front to win games. " On Tijjani Reijnders being on the bench for the first time this season: "He is not completely fit. Yesterday was the first training session so I decided to start him on the bench and we will see what happens during the game. " On why Rodri is on the bench: "It's the same case like Tijjani. " On if it feels like facing a different Bournemouth this time: "No, always they have been strong since Iraola is the manager. They are a really tough opponent and everybody knows it. " On the importance of going second with victory today: "Absolutely. That's what we are going to play for and we are ready for it. " Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Manchester City have already lost three Premier League games this season – it’s the first time they have lost as many as three of their opening nine games in a campaign since 2013-14, when they went on to win their second Premier League title. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) Chris Sutton Former Premier League striker Manchester City have won all eight of their home Premier League games against Bournemouth since 2015, scoring 31 goals and conceding five, but I still don't think anyone will be overly confident they will beat the Cherries this time. City are so reliant on their big number nine and their big goalkeeper this season, and that has to change. They need other players to step up. It also feels like a mistake for Pep Guardiola to ignore the rise in the importance in set-pieces - City are the only Premier League team not to score from one this season. He says he wants to focus on creating more chances in open play but it is proven that corners and throw-ins work, so my advice to Pep is that maybe it is time for him to get some big players in, and launch it! I am tempted to go for Bournemouth to get at least a draw here because they will cut through City and get some chances, but instead I am going to be brave and back Erling Haaland and City, mainly because they are at home but also because they have Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal. Bournemouth will score but City will win. I have got Cherries keeper Djordje Petrovic in my Fantasy team at the moment, so I need to move him out. Sutton's prediction: 3-1 Check out Chris' other predictions for this weekend's matches. Manchester City v Bournemouth (16: 30 GMT) BBC Sounds On the move this afternoon? Remember you can also take 5 Live commentary of Manchester City v Bournemouth with you on the BBC Sounds app, and listen live on the go. Or you can make the most of your smart speaker, just ask your device to “play 5 Live”. Erling Haaland took his tally to 26 goals for club and country this season At a glance Erling Haaland scores twice in first half for 13 league goals this season Tyler Adams claims first Bournemouth goal Nico O'Reilly drills home third for City in the second half Man City move up to second, Bournemouth drop to fourth PLAYER RATINGS Erling Haaland was back on the scoresheet with two goals to help Manchester City return to winning ways in the Premier League and leapfrog Bournemouth into second place. Pep Guardiola's side had suffered their first defeat in 10 games at Aston Villa last Sunday, with Haaland not finding the net for only the second time this season. But the Norwegian's double proved crucial against the in-form Cherries as City moved six points behind leaders Arsenal. Bournemouth almost made the dream start when they had the ball in the net after 46 seconds through Eli Junior Kroupi, but the goal was ruled out for offside as the teenager looked to score for a fourth successive league game. Despite the early scare, the hosts went ahead in the 17th minute courtesy of Haaland, who latched on to Rayan Cherki's neat header on the halfway line and there was only going to be one outcome as the striker stroked home an unerring finish. The visitors, though, restored parity just eight minutes later when Tyler Adams reacted quickest to crash home following Gianluigi Donnarumma's miscued punch, although the goalkeeper felt he had been held by David Brooks at the corner and was booked for his protestations. It was USA midfielder Adams' first goal in English football during spells at Leeds and Bournemouth. City, though, have a prolific marksman in Haaland and the striker linked up again with Cherki before going around Djordje Petrovic and coolly converted his 13th league goal of the campaign - and 26 in all competitions for club and country. He was denied a first-half hat-trick when a chipped effort was clawed away by the Bournemouth goalkeeper and also headed over at the start of the second period. Kroupi had a first-time shot batted away by Donnarumma and that miss proved crucial as Nico O'Reilly burst forward at the other end on the hour mark and drilled in a precise, finish low into the corner to seal an impressive success. Have your say on Man City’s performance What did you make of Bournemouth’s display? Guardiola's men were edged out at Villa for a third league loss of the campaign, raising concern over how much that setback would impact them. But City have responded with back-to-back wins by despatching Swansea in the Carabao Cup in midweek and collecting three crucial points against a Bournemouth side that has impressed so far this season. The hosts produced a stylish display to maintain their perfect record against their opponents at Etihad Stadium in the Premier League, now winning all nine contests between the two sides. The talismanic Haaland was of course integral to their fortunes. His double took his tally to 13 in the league this season, both finishes never in doubt after being sent clear by classy assists from the excellent Cherki. It meant Haaland became only the third player to score two or more goals in four consecutive Premier League home appearances - matching the feats of Robbie Fowler and Luis Suarez. The 25-year-old will be disappointed, though, not to have a first match ball this term, unable to convert further opportunities before being replaced by Omar Marmoush with eight minutes left. O'Reilly, constantly supporting the attack with rampaging runs from the back, confirmed the victory when he drilled home from a pass by Phil Foden on the Englishman's 200th league appearance for the club. Rodri replaced Foden, with the Spain midfielder returning to action for the first time in a month following a hamstring injury, while fellow substitute Tijjani Reijnders stung the palms of Petrovic with another attempt. Arsenal look the team to beat this season after their storming start, but City have slowly got back to the form that will make them title challengers again. More to follow. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 2nd November 2025 at 18: 27 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 Manager: Andoni Iraola Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Manager: Pep Guardiola Formation: 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 Manager: Andoni Iraola Formation: 4 - 2 - 3 - 1 Premier League All competitions All competitions All competitions Manchester City have won all eight of their Premier League home games against Bournemouth – in top-flight history, only Manchester United (16/16 v Luton) and City themselves (9/9 v Swansea) have a better 100% home win rate against an opponent. Bournemouth have lost 15 of their 16 Premier League games against Manchester City, with the exception a 2-1 win at the Vitality Stadium last season. Manchester City have already lost three Premier League games this season – it’s the first time they’ve lost as many as three of their opening nine games in a campaign since 2013-14, when they went on to win their second Premier League title. Bournemouth are on the longest unbeaten run of any current Premier League side, going without defeat in eight games since their opening day loss at Liverpool (W5 D3). Their 18 points from nine games is their best start to a top-flight campaign. Manchester City are averaging 13. 7 shots per game in the Premier League this season, their lowest average across a single campaign since 2007-08 (11. 1). Bournemouth have scored more goals from outside the box than any other side in the Premier League this season (6), with Marcus Tavernier scoring directly from a corner against Nottingham Forest last time out. Manchester City are the only side in the Premier League this season to spend more than half of their game time in a winning position (51. 3%). However, Bournemouth have spent the fewest time trailing both overall (98m 13s) and as a percentage of game time (10. 9%) this season. If he plays, this will be Phil Foden’s 200th Premier League appearance. He would be the 15th player to reach this milestone for Manchester City, and the youngest to do so for the club (25y 158d on the day of the game). Erling Haaland failed to score for just the second time in the Premier League this season in Man City’s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa last time out. Meanwhile, of the 23 sides the Norwegian has faced in the competition, only against Newcastle (447) does he have a worse minutes-per-goal average than he does against Bournemouth, netting just once in 439 minutes against the Cherries. 19-year-old Eli Kroupi has scored in each of his last three Premier League appearances for Bournemouth. Only three teenagers have ever scored in 4+ consecutive games in the competition – Robbie Fowler (3 times in 1994-95), Nicolas Anelka (twice in 1998-99) and Francis Jeffers (August/September 2000). Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.