EPL: Man City beat Bournemouth 2-1 in Maresca’s debut

Manchester City marked Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game in charge with a late rally, scoring twice from the 84th minute to grab a 2-1 victory at home to Bournemouth. According to the Associated Press, Josko Gvardiol scored the winner in the first minute of stoppage time, after a video review overturned an initial offside call. Marc Guehi had equalized with a header from a corner.

The win came after a huge banner reading "Welcome back Enzo" was held aloft by City fans as Maresca emerged from the tunnel for his first home game as manager. Maresca, who was Pep Guardiola's assistant in City's treble-winning 2022-23 season, began his time as Guardiola's replacement with a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield.

Maresca's winning start to the 2026-27 season was secured with late goals from Guehi and Gvardiol, as reported by Punch and Punch Nigeria. The Italian manager celebrated Gvardiol's goal by punching the air and hugging his players on the field after the final whistle.

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