Maresca makes winning start with Man City after dramatic fightback
Late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol cancelled out Marcus Tavernier's first-half strike and snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Bournemouth.
Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game as the club's new manager. Marcus Tavernier's first-half goal put Bournemouth ahead at the Etihad Stadium, but City staged a remarkable fightback in the final minutes. Marc Guehi headed in an equalizer with six minutes left, and Josko Gvardiol sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal.
Enzo Maresca expressed confidence in replicating Pep Guardiola's trophy haul if given time to handle the significant changes at the club. The match followed City's 3-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Community Shield, raising concerns about their ability to compete with the Premier League champions. City's lack of inspiration in attack and cohesion at the back throughout the game was evident, but they managed to secure a narrow victory after a series of critical decisions by Maresca, including bringing on Rayan Cherki and Nico O'Reilly for key substitutions.
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