Bournemouth beat Manchester City for the very first time a year ago today, prevailing 2-1 at Dean Court. The Cherries though have lost each of their last ten clashes with the Sky Blues in Manchester, conceding 35 goals across these matches, their best-ever result a 3-3 draw in Division Two in 1989.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth preview
Can Manchester City get back to winning ways in the Premier League? Last weekend, Pep Guardiola's team were beaten 1-0 by Aston Villa, the third year in succession they've suffered defeat at Villa Park. This came at a time when the Sky Blues were seemingly just building momentum, collecting 13 points out of a possible 15 in the league, only failing to beat Arsenal since August. Now though, the Citizens have slipped down to fifth, six points adrift the current league-leaders.
On Wednesday night, Manchester City did reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals, fighting back from a goal down to oust Swansea City; Jérémy Doku, Omar Marmoush and Rayan Cherki all scoring in South Wales. Now though, this is the start of a crucial week for the Citizens, hosting Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday, before Liverpool visit the Etihad next Sunday in, well ostensibly, a top of the table clash. So, will Man City pick up three points here?
Bournemouth meantime kick off above their hosts, something surely no one foresaw before a ball was kicked, so they will make the 213 mile journey north full of confidence. Last Sunday, the Cherries beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 at Dean Court, with Marcus Tavernier breaking the deadlock directly from a corner, before Eli Junior Kroupi continued his recent scoring spree.
This means Andoni Iraola's side remain unbeaten since the opening Friday night of the season, winning five of eight outings since that narrow defeat at Anfield in August. Bournemouth thereby start the weekend second, well on course to smash last season's points tally of 56, a club-record in the top division, dreaming of qualifying for Europe for the first time ever. Here, can the Cherries send out a serious statement by defeating Manchester City in their own backyard?
Manchester City vs Bournemouth head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 24.
- Manchester City Wins: 21. Draws: 2. Bournemouth Wins: 1.
Manchester City team news
Pep Guardiola rotated heavily against Swansea, with James Trafford, Abdukodir Khusanov, Rico Lewis, Oscar Bobb and youngster Divine Mukasa among the starters in South Wales.
Here, Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri is available, having suffered a hamstring injury at Brentford, but is unlikely to be risked, with games against Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool to come.
After Tijjani Reijnders really struggled to be a one man midfield at Villa Park, and understandably so, Nico González will surely come here, with fit again Mateo Kovačić also an option.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Bournemouth: (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Stone, Rúben Dias, Gvardiol; Nico, Reijnders, Foden, Silva, Doku; Håland.
Manchester City player to watch vs Bournemouth
Erling Braut Håland will be desperate to end his ignominious one match goal draught, but he's only ever scored once in six Premier League meetings with Bournemouth, failing to net in any of the last four, so can he end both barren streaks simultaneously?
Bournemouth team news
Andoni Iraola remains without Evanilson, but both fit again David Brooks and Enes Ünal came off the bench last Sunday, the latter making his first appearance since suffering an ACL injury in January.
Veljko Milosavljević made his full Premier League debut against Nottingham Forest, so will he keep his place at centre-back, chosen over Bafodé Diakité? Lastly, USA international Tyler Adams will sit out next Sunday's visit to Villa Park if booked here.
Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Manchester City: (4-2-3-1): Petrović, Jiménez, Senesi, Milosavljević, Truffert; Adams, Scott, Semenyo, Tavernier, Kluivert; Kroupi.
Bournemouth player to watch vs Manchester City
Most Premier League watchers had never heard of Eli Junior Kroupi a few weeks ago, only for him to score four goals in his last three appearances, so can he truly announce himself in this headline fixture?
Manchester City vs Bournemouth prediction
This Sunday afternoon clash may not leap off the page, but should be a fascinating clash, in which we expect Man City's quality to, just, see them to victory: Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth.
Manchester City vs Bournemouth FAQs - Premier League
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What is the date and kick-off time for Manchester City vs Bournemouth in the Premier League?
Manchester City vs Bournemouth takes place on Sunday 2 November 2025, with kick off at 16:30 (GMT), 11:30 (ET) & 8:30 (PT).