Manchester City edge Bournemouth in dramatic Premier League opener
Manchester City secured a late 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in their Premier League season opener, with Josko Gvardiol scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time.
Manchester City edged Bournemouth in a thrilling Premier League opener, winning 2-1 with a crucial goal in the final moments of the game. The match saw Bournemouth take the lead in the 26th minute through Marcus Tavernier, giving the home side an early advantage. However, Bournemouth's lead was short-lived as Marc Guehi equalized for Manchester City in the 89th minute, scoring a header from a Ryan Cherki corner.
With just seconds remaining, Cherki set up Josko Gvardiol, who scored the decisive goal in stoppage time to secure a hard-fought victory for City. The win marked City's first points of the new season under manager Enzo Maresca, who took over following Pep Guardiola's departure. City currently sit sixth in the Premier League table, while Bournemouth remain in thirteenth place without a point from their campaign.
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