Player Ratings: Josko Gvardiol scores late winner as Man City beat Bournemouth
Man City 2-1 AFC Bournemouth: Player Ratings as Late Goals Rescue MarescaManchester City began the new Premier League campaign with victory, although Enzo Maresca could hardly have imagined his first ...
Manchester City began their Premier League season with a thrilling 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. The match saw a dramatic late turnaround, with Bournemouth taking the lead in the 26th minute through Marcus Tavernier. However, City regained the lead in the 84th minute as Marc Guehi headed in a corner, only for Josko Gvardiol to equalize just seconds later.
The goal was initially disallowed for offside, but a VAR review confirmed its validity, giving City the three points. Bournemouth's unbeaten run of 18 matches, stretching back to January, came to an end.
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