Gvardiol rescues result for Maresca - player ratings for Man City v Bournemouth

In a thrilling match, Enzo Maresca's Manchester City came from behind to secure a victory against Bournemouth in their Premier League debut of the season. The game saw Marco Rose make his managerial debut for Bournemouth, while several players performed admirably.

Gianluigi Donnarumma had a challenging match, unable to stop Bournemouth's opener but making crucial saves to thwart other attempts. Rico Lewis, playing as a right-back, was an early effort saved but lacked quality before being substituted. Abdukodir Khusanov missed a challenge on Rayan and could not recover to stop the goal. Ruben Dias, the new captain, was also culpable for the opener, failing to head a long ball over the top.

However, Josko Gvardiol, whether playing left-back or in the centre, was impressive. He denied Bournemouth's goal initially but came to the rescue in injury time with a cool winner. Marc Guehi, playing in an unfamiliar holding midfield role, scored the late equaliser for Bournemouth. Elliot Anderson showed glimpses of his potential as a club record signing, covering ground and snuffing out danger.

Antoine Semenyo looked bright in pre-season but failed to make an impact in this game. Nico O'Reilly, playing in the number 10 role, created few opportunities and was substituted on the hour mark. Phil Foden was bright early on, seeing plenty of the ball and providing a delightful flick for Lewis' chance, but he faded away. Erling Haaland, sporting a new haircut, missed a close chance in the first half and blazed another wide in the second.

Mateo Kovacic was substituted on for Guehi, and his performance has been a point of discussion. Ruben Dias and Mozahad Eshaq were substituted at half-time. Lewis Cook, playing a hardworking role, was a consistent presence in Bournemouth's defense. Marcus Tavernier converted the opener for Bournemouth, narrowly missing a second chance before half-time.

Justin Kluivert caused City issues with his pace and was unlucky not to score. Rayan played a significant part in the goal, forcing Donnarumma into a good save. Evanilson picked out Tavernier perfectly with a low cross, and Daniel Jebbison came on to add to the save.