Bournemouth let Man City comeback slip late
Chelsea are weighing a fresh move for Bournemouth's Alex Scott, potentially worth £85m, if Enzo Fernandez leaves. Scott rejected a new deal and remains open to a step up.
Bournemouth led through Marcus Tavernier but conceded in the 84th minute and stoppage time as Manchester City won 2-1, ending the Cherries' 18-match unbeaten run.
Marco Rose said Bournemouth were "really disappointing" to lose after a good away display, pointing to poor defending from a corner and a passive late spell.
Bournemouth have reportedly agreed a season-long loan for Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio, with a €14m buy option, as Marco Rose adds competition for Djordje Petrovic.
Bournemouth led through Marcus Tavernier before Manchester City hit back to win 2-1. Elliot Anderson went off after a collision with Alex Scott, with Enzo Maresca saying it was cramp.
Bournemouth punished City's shaky defending as Evanilson set up Marcus Tavernier, but late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol sealed a 2-1 comeback win for Manchester City.
AFC Bournemouth's 2026-27 kit collection is criticised for how the Vitality sponsor logo disrupts the shirt designs.
Marco Rose begins at Bournemouth with a daunting trip to Manchester City, chasing a first win for a coach opening a Premier League reign away to the Citizens.
After Manchester City's 2-1 win over Bournemouth, Mohamed Aboutrika urged unused substitute Omar Marmoush to reconsider his future rather than stay on the bench.
Bournemouth handed Antonio Silva a Premier League debut in Marco Rose's first line-up at Manchester City, with Petrovic, Cook, Scott, Kluivert, Tavernier and Evanilson all starting.
Bournemouth were close to a first away win at Manchester City after Marcus Tavernier's opener, but late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol turned it into a 2-1 defeat.
