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Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE: Premier League final score and result as Evanilson's goal beats the champions


Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE: Premier League final score and result as Evanilson's goal beats the champions

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Manchester City will look to stay at the top of the Premier League when they travel to the south coast to take on AFC Bournemouth this afternoon.

Pep Guardiola's side are aiming for an unprecedented fifth successive title and have recorded seven wins and two draws in their nine league games so far, putting them top of the first team.

However, they will be aware that Bournemouth dealt title rivals Arsenal a huge blow with an impressive 2-0 win at the Vitality Stadium just two weeks ago and with their injury numbers mounting, the Cherries could be ready to prevail this afternoon .

Follow all the Premier League action in our live blog below:

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Bournemouth defy the pressure of recent rounds and aim for their first Premier League win against Manchester City. A goal in each half is enough for a 2-1 win at Vitality Stadium. Iraola's game plan was executed perfectly by his players, who stayed deep in a low, organized block before leaping forward with pace and power and overloading the flanks, causing endless problems for Gvardiol and Walker. Semenyo got the game going after just nine minutes with a well-taken finish, thanks in part to Kerkez's assist, allowing the Cherries to sit back and absorb the pressure for the rest of the first half. The pattern would be repeated in the second half, with Guardiola's team dominating possession but struggling to test Travers, which would give the hosts enough time to double their lead, this time through Evanilson, with Kerkez again leading the way Key pass played. Brooks saw his chance to score again hit the post, which brought the visitors to life. They hit the target for the first time with a shot after 80 minutes and scored two minutes later thanks to Gvardiol's header, but they failed to get through a second time as Haaland failed twice in quick succession from close range in added time. Despite almost identical expected goals (1.8 to 1.77 for the visitors), it is Iraola's team who claim victory ahead of a game against Brentford on November 9, while Manchester City suffer defeat for the first time this season and will try to get back to winning ways on Tuesday against Sporting CP in the Champions League and on Saturday against Brighton in the Premier League. That concludes our commentary on the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Manchester City – we hope you enjoyed it!

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

FULL TIME: BOURNEMOUTH 2-1 MANCHESTER CITY

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

FODEN FLASHES IT FAR! The England international forces his way into a space 18 yards from goal and manages to take a rebounding shot while leaning forward, but he somehow misses the target – much to Travers' relief!

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

OFF THE LINE AND OFF THE POST TO KEEP BOURNEMOUTH IN THE FRONT! Haaland met Foden's deep corner at the far post and directed the ball towards goal from less than five meters away, forcing Travers across his line to stop the ball at the last possible second. Unable to block the ball, the goalkeeper gives the Norwegian international a second chance, but this time he shoots the ball into the undergrowth!

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

The fourth official indicates that six minutes will be added at the end of the game for stoppages.

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Yellow card Tyler Shaan Adams

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Replacements: Marcus Joseph Tavernier, Dean Donny Huijsen

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Doku cuts inside from the left wing before going down on a foul by Smith in the 18-yard area, prompting the visiting players to call for a penalty. However, the referee immediately makes up his mind, rejecting the claims and allowing the game to continue, with the Bournemouth captain eventually knocking the ball out of the field of play for a throw.

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Gvardiol attempts a shot from distance after receiving Silva's through ball, but Brooks enthusiastically steps out of his penalty area to smother the attempt and momentarily clear it.

AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Bournemouth appeared confident and in control for most of the game despite being out of possession, but they still need to fend off one final attack from Manchester City if they are to claim their first win in the top flight against the current Premier League champions. Guardiola's team will give everything in the last five minutes to equalize and have nothing left to lose.

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