Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth — Premier League

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Manchester City won

the market gave them 65% at kickoff

The Recap

Late Guéhi and Gvardiol goals rescue Maresca on City league debut

Storylines
MAN · THE INHERITANCEClosed · 4dEnzo Maresca survives a late scare to win his Premier League debut

's first league game in charge of seemed destined for defeat. Late goals from and turned the game around to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory.

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MAN · THE EXPERIMENTOngoing · 4dMarc Guéhi stars in midfield after Enzo Maresca's tactical gamble

With departed, Maresca surprisingly started defender in defensive midfield. The England international adapted brilliantly, winning eight duels and heading home the crucial equaliser.

MAN · THE IMPACTNew · ClosedRayan Cherki delivers two late assists off the bench to save City

Substituted on in the 63rd minute, completely transformed a drab attacking display. He delivered the corner for the equaliser and threaded the stoppage-time pass for the winner.

BOU · THE HEARTBREAKClosed · 4dBournemouth's historic 18-match unbeaten run ends in late agony

was minutes away from a dream debut before late lapses cost his team. The 2-1 defeat ended the ' club-record 18-match unbeaten Premier League streak.

MAN · THE REINFORCEMENTNew · OngoingManchester City agree £81.4m deal for teen star Ayyoub Bouaddi

With 's departure exposing City's midfield, the club has agreed a deal to sign 's 18-year-old sensation. The transfer is expected to be finalized before Friday's trip to .

MAN · THE DROUGHTNew · ClosedErling Haaland remains silent in August despite his new haircut

The Norwegian striker entered the match with 22 goals in 14 Premier League games in August. However, missed five chances against and failed to score.

How it panned out

MAN · THE INHERITANCE

Enzo Maresca survives a late scare to win his Premier League debut

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BOU · THE HEARTBREAK

Bournemouth's historic 18-match unbeaten run ends in late agony

Before kickoffMarco Rose faces a baptism of fire in his Premier League debut

Full timeMarco Rose suffered a 2-1 defeat on his Premier League debut after Bournemouth conceded twice in the final seven minutes of normal time.

MAN · FRIENDLY FOE

Antoine Semenyo leads Manchester City against his former club

Full timeAntoine Semenyo started and played the full 90 minutes against his former club, helping Manchester City secure a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory.

BOU · THE STREAK

Bournemouth put their 18-match unbeaten league run on the line

Full timeBournemouth's club-record 18-match unbeaten Premier League streak was ended by late goals from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol.

MAN · THE EXIT

Savinho omitted from Manchester City squad ahead of Tottenham move

Full timeSavinho was left out of the matchday squad as expected as he edges closer to completing his transfer to Tottenham.

Fun facts
MAN · THE SHOCKFirst opening-day home concession since 1995

Marcus Tavernier's first-half goal meant conceded at home on the opening day of a Premier League campaign for the first time since the 1995-96 season.

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BOTH · THE HOODOOBournemouth's Etihad curse continues

have now lost 13 of their 14 visits to in all competitions, with their only positive result being a draw back in 1989.

MAN · THE MILESTONEErling Haaland reaches 200 appearances

Striker made his 200th appearance for across all competitions, having scored 162 goals in his first 199 games.

MAN · THE RECORDA record-breaking Etihad turnout

A record crowd of 60,645 supporters packed into the to witness 's first Premier League game in charge of .