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Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - as it happened

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Man City vs Bournemouth, matchday 37, 2024/25 Premier League, 20/05/2025. BeSoccer
Man City vs Bournemouth, matchday 37, 2024/25 Premier League, 20/05/2025. BeSoccer
Join us for LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth, kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. The Sky Blues need a win to keep their top-five bid intact.
Goal

List of goalscorers

O. Marmoush
14'
1 - 0
Bernardo Silva
38'
2 - 0
Nico González
89'
3 - 0
3 - 1
90'+6
Daniel Jebbison
Press

Match report in news

  • 90+8'
    FT: Manchester City 3-1 Bournemouth. Marmoush and Silva sent the Sky Blues with a two-goal cushion at half time. Two red cards followed, one for each side, as Kovacic and Cook were both dismissed for their respective challenges. Amid De Bruyne's farewell and Rodri's return after eight months, Gonzalez put the game to bed with a late goal. Tavernier cut the deficit on the brink of the whistle, but it was not enough to save the Cherries from defeat. Thank you for joining us, and goodnight!
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de AFC Bournemouth en el 96'
  • 90+6'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BOURNEMOUTH PULL ONE BACK LATE ON!! Massive error from Nunes on his pass back to Dias. Tavernier collects and breaks forward and slots past Ederson. But it is not going to be enough to save the Cherries from defeat. 3-1!
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 90+2'
    Two more changes for City: Grealish and Doku are on for Silva and Gundogan.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
  • 90+1'
    Oscar Bobb also makes his return from a long absence after Rodri. He replaces Marmoush, who scored one of the goals of the season.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 89'
  • 89'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL NICO GONZALEZ PUTS THE GAME TO BED!! Lovely feet from the midfielder to collect Nunes's pass, make his way into the box and slot a wonderfully. A great goal to make it 3-0!
Card

Yellow card

a AFC Bournemouth
  • 88'
    Yellow card for Tavernier for his foul on Marmoush.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
Substitution

Substitution

at AFC Bournemouth
Substitution

Substitution

at AFC Bournemouth
  • 83'
    And here it is! Rodri returns to action after eight months, as he replaces Gvardiol. The Etihad is roaring! Bournemouth also make two changes: Soler and Jebbison come on for Kerkez and Evanilson.
  • 81'
    Rodri is ready to come on for Man City! The Ballon d'Or winner is putting his shirt on!
  • 80'
    City get a free-kick in attack as Smith barges into Haaland.
  • 78'
    Foul from Zabarnyi on Marmoush in the Man City half.
  • 76'
    Could we see Rodri make an entrance now that both teams are down to one man?
Card

Red card

a AFC Bournemouth
  • 73'
    Red card for Cook! Bournemouth no longer hold the numerical advantage, as the midfielder is dismissed for jumping recklessly into Gonzalez's leg with his studs high.
Substitution

Substitution

at Manchester City
Substitution

Substitution

at AFC Bournemouth
  • 69'
    Kevin de Bruyne leaves the Etihad pitch for the last time as a Manchester City player. The crowd gives him a standing ovation as he is replaced by Nico Gonzalez. The Cherries also make a chance as Smith comes on for Araujo.
Card

Red card

a Manchester City
  • 67'
    Red card for Kovacic! The Croatian is dismissed for tugging on Evanilson's shirt as the last man back for City. Major blow for Pep's men, who will be in ten for the remaining 20 minutes!
  • 64'
    Haaland manages to get past Huijsen to enter the box, but Zabarnyi comes to the rescue to tackle him and send the ball behind for a corner.
  • 62'
    The Etihad is erupting into cheers as Rodri is seen warming up on the touchline!
  • 60'
    De Bruyne squares from the byline, but Kepa gets onto the ball before any blue shirts can.
  • 58'
    Semenyo cuts inside, takes a few steps before firing a powerful strike. It's above the crossbar, but the idea was there, just lacked in the execution.
  • 57'
    Kerkez whips in a promising cross from the left, but neither Brooks nor Semenyo can get to the end of it. Inches away!
  • 56'
    The corner is defended successfully by the visitors.
  • 55'
    Haaland had the chance to finally get back on the scoresheet from Silva's pass, but he lost sight of the ball. De Bruyne comes running behind to hit, but Kepa sends behind for a corner.
  • 53'
    Another foul from Semenyo, this time on Gundogan. City get a free-kick in attack.
  • 52'
    Foul from Semenyo on Gvardiol near the halfway line.
  • 51'
    Good build-up play from City. The chance comes to and end as Nunes fires way above the crossbar from far range.
  • 50'
    Foul from Bernardo on Tavernier in the middle of the park.
  • 48'
    Camera pans onto Rodri, who is back in the matchday squad for the first time since September after recovering from injury.
Substitution

Substitution

at AFC Bournemouth
  • 46'
    One change at half-time: Brooks comes on to replace Kluivert for Bournemouth.
  • 46'
    Underway for the second period!
  • 45+3'
    HT: Manchester City 2-0 AFC Bournemouth. The hosts head into the break with a comfortable two-goal cushion after Omar Marmoush opened the scoring with a staggering long-range strike and Bernardo Silva doubled in the 38th minute.
  • 45+1'
    Crucial intervention from Nunes to deny Kluivert from having a clear strike goal.
  • 45+1'
    Two minutes of added time.
  • 45'
    Kepa punches De Bruyne's set-piece away. Gundogan hits on the rebound from outside the box, taking a deflection off Haaland. But the Spanish keeper stays on his feet to save again.
Card

Yellow card

a AFC Bournemouth
  • 44'
    Yellow card for Araujo, who slides in to bring down Gvardiol down the left flank. The Cherries defender is protesting the decision, while City have a free-kick in attack.
  • 43'
    Approaching the half-time whistle. The visitors will need a much-improved performance in the second period.
  • 40'
    Tavernier lobs in the box from a Semenyo cross, but he directs the ball straight at Ederson.
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Manchester City en el 38'
  • 38'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BERNARDO DOUBLES CITY'S LEAD!!! The Cherries are not able to clear the ball from the area. Gundogan receives at the right post, and does well to square in the middle of Silva, who slots home. 2-0!
Card

Yellow card

a AFC Bournemouth
  • 36'
    The first booking of the game goes to Dean Huijsen for blatantly tugging on Gundogan's shirt.
  • 34'
    Bournemouth are alive after all! City will surely be looking to double before half-time to get some sense of security.
  • 33'
    Bournemouth hit the post! Lovely ball from Huijsen to release Tavernier down left. He sends in the middle for Evanilson, but he slips and hits the woodwork!
  • 31'
    Marmoush with a potential assist for Gundogan, but the German is caught offside.
  • 29'
    Almost at the half-hour mark, and the Cherries are yet to create any clear chance on goal.
  • 27'
    City fans seem to have forgiven De Bruyne for his miss, as they keep chanting his name.
  • 25'
    De Bruyne hits the crossbar! Marmoush set the Belgian up perfectly to hit at an empty net from close range, but he somehow squandered it! Would've been incredible for him to score on his last home match.
  • 24'
    Very dominant display from City so far. They look comfortable when going forward and defending.
  • 22'
    Big chance for City! Haaland opens for De Bruyne and runs into the box. The Belgian whips towards the far post, but Kepa saves Haaland's acrobatic strike.
  • 20'
    Gvardiol advances forward with threat. He passes to Marmoush, but the striker expected someone behind him to get to the ball instead.
  • 19'
    With the goal, City are virtually up to third! But still a long way to go in this match...
  • 17'
    Marmoush's ball is intercepted by Kerkez, who tries to break but is quickly brought down by the Egyptian.
  • 14'
    GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL MARMOUSH WITH AN INSANE FINISH!! The Egyptian comes to collect the ball from the halfway line and sees space to run into. He hits a staggering, swerving, dipping strike from around 30 yards. 1-0!
  • 13'
    Pep Guardiola does not seem impressed from the touchline.
  • 11'
    City try to get forward from the left, but Marmoush is caught offside.
  • 9'
    Beautiful pass from De Bruyne to release Nunes. The Portuguese tried to square, but Kepa gets a hand to stop the ball.
  • 7'
    Kovacic set himself up well to shoot from outside the box, but he slips and squeezes wide. Not far off!
  • 5'
    The two switch as Tavernier is now the one who fouls Bernardo.
  • 5'
    Silva had a chance to square a dangerous ball in the middle, but missed completely, sending straight to Cook.
  • 4'
    Dias cheaply loses the ball in defence. Evanilson storms through on goal, but is not able to get past Ederson.
  • 3'
    Marmoush tries to initiate from the left. He goes down, but referee Bramall tells him to get up.
  • 2'
    Bournemouth immediately on the front foot. Kerkez whips from the left, but it reaches no one.
  • 1'
    Underway at the Etihad for City vs Bournemouth!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    Players are out of the tunnel and on the field, here we gooooooooo!
  • PRVW
    Fans pay tribute to KDB from the stands. A lovely tifo for the City legend!
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Andoni Iraola's side: Dennis, Senesi, Brooks, Smith, Soler, Jebbison, Silcott-Buberry, Akinboni, Winterburn.
  • PRVW
    AFC Bournemouth's starting XI (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga (GK); Kerkez, Huijsen, Zabamyi, Araujo; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson.
  • PRVW
    On the bench for Pep Guardiola's side: Ortega Moreno, Ake, Grealish, Doku, Nico, Rodri, Foden, Bobb, O'Reilly.
  • PRVW
    Manchester City's starting XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK); Nunes, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland.
  • PRVW
    We have the confirmed lineups for the clash!
  • PRVW
    "Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has today unveiled a mosaic and dedicated a road at the City Football Academy to legendary departing midfield ace Kevin De Bruyne," reads the club's statement.
  • PRVW
    Man City have unveiled the tribute for De Bruyne ahead of his last home game: a mosaic and a dedicated road.
  • PRVW
    AFC Bournemouth's possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Arrizabalaga (GK); Kerkez, Huijsen, Zabamyi, Araujo; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Brooks.
  • PRVW
    Manchester City's possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK); Gvardiol, Dias, Akanji, Nunes; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, McAtee; Haaland.
  • PRVW
    With that all settled, let's have a look at the possible lineups!
  • PRVW
    As for Bournemouth, Christie, Ouattara, Scott, Unal and Sinisterra are all set to be sidelined with injury.
  • PRVW
    Oscar Bobb and Mateo Kovacic remain doubts, while John Stones is set to remain sidelined despite travelling to Wembley for the FA Cup final.
  • PRVW
    In terms of team news, Rodri could feature today for Guardiola's side, with the Ballon d'Or winner given the medical clearance following his major ACL injury.
  • PRVW
    The Spaniard will join the 15-time UCL winners after his 58 million euros release clause was triggered, though he will get to say goodbye to his home fans at the Vitality in the final game against West Ham.
  • PRVW
    Although not as headline-worthy as De Bruyne's story, who will leave City after 10 years, Dean Huijsen will be bidding farewell to Bournemouth at the end of the season, with a move to Real Madrid lined up for him.
  • PRVW
    Iraola's side will be keen on replicating Brighton and upsetting the big six tonight. Not only that, but they are also preparing themselves to bid farewell to one of their players.
  • PRVW
    Meanwhile, Bournemouth are 11th, but still alive the battle for eighth place. The Cherries, on 53 points, are five behind Brighton, who occupy the place following their win over Premier League champions Liverpool last night.
  • PRVW
    Having been able to conquer a final trophy with City following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final, De Bruyne will at least hope to aid his side with their last target - a top-five finish.
  • PRVW
    The departing captain's next destination remains unknown, with a stay in the Premier League not ruled out, but City will surely be focused on giving him the best send-off.
  • PRVW
    It is a massive night not only for their European battle, but also for Kevin de Bruyne, who will play his last home match for Man City.
  • PRVW
    But anything less would seriously threaten their chances for Champions League football ahead of their final game away at Fulham.
  • PRVW
    A win tonight would take the Sky Blues to third place, above fellow chasers Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa. A draw would just about put them in fifth, ahead of Villa on goal difference.
  • PRVW
    City are sixth and in need of a victory to keep their top-five bid intact. Their goalless draw at Southampton was a blow to their hopes to seal Champions League qualification, but not all is lost.
  • PRVW
    The penultimate matchday concludes tonight at the Etihad before we head onto the Premier League final this weekend.
Info

Pre-match

20 May 2025, 21:00

Referee: Thomas Bramall | VAR: Paul Tierney

Stadium: Etihad Stadium

  • PRVW
    Hello everyone, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Premier League showdown between Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth, kick-off at 21:00 CET at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.