Man City v Bournemouth

Lewis Cook (AFC Bournemouth) Clear at 33'

Lewis Cook (AFC Bournemouth) Clear at 33'
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Gvardiol makes an absolutely CRUCIAL challenge to intercept Scott's through ball to Rayan, who was about to burst through on goal on the counter-attack. The hosts cannot afford to concede a second here, but Bournemouth look dangerous every time they get forward...
This is the first time City have gone 1-0 behind on the opening weekend of a Premier League season since 2021-22 (vs Tottenham), while it's the first time since 1995-96 they have gone 1-0 down when opening the Premier League campaign with a home match (also vs Tottenham).
Bournemouth forward Evanilson is perhaps fortunate not to receive a booking after a late shove into the back of Anderson on the halfway line. A yellow card could've easily been shown to the Brazilian there.
City think they should have a penalty after a coming together between Smith and Semenyo down the left. Semenyo does well to drive at the Cherries full-back, who does then have a tug at the left arm of the City winger, but there's not enough in it for a spot-kick to be awarded. Smith took a risk there, though.
Bournemouth have avoided defeat in their last nine matches when scoring first in the Premier League, since a 3-2 loss to Arsenal in January. City have a lot to do if they're to turn this around.
It's a great cross from Evanilson, who picks out Tavernier at the back post before the latter slides the ball into the net.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.31
Expected Goals
0.38
66%
Possession
34%
1 (25%)
Shots on Goal
2 (100%)
2
Big Chances Created
1
2
Corners Won
1
205 (90%)
Accurate Passes
93 (77%)
17
Duels Won
15
1
Saves
1
4
Fouls Committed
5





