Manchester City took the points at Bournemouth's expense, winning 2-1 in the English Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
Marcus Tavernier got on the scoresheet for Bournemouth on 26 minutes, set up by Evanilson.
Manchester City had 13 shots to the visitors' 5, 72% of the 18 attempts in the match. Manchester City had 4 off target and 3 blocked, the visitors 1 off target and 0 blocked. The home side had 11 attempts from inside the box, to Bournemouth's 4. That left 2 from outside the area for Manchester City, and 1 for Bournemouth.
The home side put 6 on target to Bournemouth's 4, an on-target rate of 46% against 80%. Manchester City scored with two of their six on target. Bournemouth scored with one of their four on target.
Evanilson was booked for Bournemouth on 45 minutes.
Bournemouth led 1-0 at half time. The second half produced two goals.
Manchester City are sixth on three points from one match. Their goal difference is +1. Bournemouth are thirteenth, still without a point from one match. Their goal difference is -1.
The match was played on matchday 1. Adrian Gillett refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth
- Competition: English Premier League
- Matchday: 1
- Date: 23 August 2026
- Venue: Etihad Stadium
- Referee: Adrian Gillett
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Manchester City | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 13 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 0 |
| Shots inside the box | 11 | 4 |
