Manchester City - Bournemouth Ön İzleme

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Manchester City will be eager to right the ship when they host a Bournemouth side enjoying a dream start to their Premier League campaign. The champions’ recent stumbles have raised questions about their consistency, while the visitors arrive in superb form and full of confidence as they chase another scalp at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City suffered a 1-0 defeat away to Aston Villa last weekend, a result that marked their third loss in the first nine Premier League rounds — something they last experienced in the 2013/14 season. History shows that City went on to win the title that year, but Pep Guardiola will be acutely aware that a six-point gap to leaders Arsenal cannot be allowed to grow much wider if his side are to mount another serious defence of their crown.

Despite their recent dip, the Etihad remains a fortress. City have lost just one of their last ten home league matches (W8, D1), scoring at least twice in eight of those fixtures. Guardiola’s men will expect to reassert themselves here, especially with a return home offering the perfect setting to rediscover rhythm after a patchy run of form.

In stark contrast, Bournemouth are flying high. Their 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest last weekend extended their unbeaten league streak to eight games (W5, D3) — the longest active run in the Premier League. That form has propelled them into second place, just four points behind Arsenal at the end of the previous round, making this one of the most impressive starts to a top-flight season in the club’s history.

Andoni Iraola’s attacking, high-tempo football has earned plenty of admirers, but there remain concerns over the Cherries’ defensive resilience on the road. They’ve already conceded nine away league goals this season — with only Brighton (10), Fulham (11), and Burnley (15) faring worse defensively — yet that hasn’t prevented them from collecting points (W1, D2, L1). Iraola’s men have shown character in abundance, but a trip to the Etihad is a true test of their credentials.

Kafa Kafaya Geçmiş

This fixture has been utterly one-sided throughout the Premier League era. Bournemouth have lost 15 of their 16 meetings with Manchester City, drawing the other. The Cherries have conceded two or more goals in all 12 of their visits to City (D1, L11), with the Etihad consistently proving a graveyard for their ambitions.

City’s dominance is so complete that they’ve scored 40 goals across those 16 clashes — an average of 2.5 per game — and conceded just six in reply. For Bournemouth, this has long been one of the league’s most daunting away trips.

Sıcak İstatistikler ve Seriler

• Six of City’s last eight Premier League victories have been accompanied by a clean sheet.
• City have drawn only two of their last 20 top-flight matches (W14, L4).
• Bournemouth have scored six goals from outside the box this season — more than any other Premier League side.
• Nine of Bournemouth’s last 11 Premier League away matches have seen both teams score.

Key Players to Watch and Missing Players

Manchester City için, Phil Foden could reach a major milestone as he eyes his 200th Premier League appearance.

The England international has been particularly effective against Bournemouth, producing eight goal contributions in just eight appearances against them (G5, A3). His form and versatility could be key, especially with doubts surrounding the availability of key forwards.

For Bournemouth, young striker Eli Kroupi has been their breakout star. The teenager has scored in each of his last three league outings and boasts an incredible record of just one defeat in 21 previous goalscoring appearances (W17, D3).

His movement and composure in front of goal make him a constant threat.

Speaking of absences, City may have to make a late decision on Rodri, whose presence is always vital to their control of games, while Erling Haaland is a doubt after picking up a knock in the loss at Villa Park. Guardiola will be desperate to have at least one of them fit to restore balance to his side’s attacking structure.

Taktiksel Genel Bakış

Manchester City are expected to dominate possession, pressing high and suffocating Bournemouth’s attempts to play through midfield. Guardiola’s 4-3-3 system will rely heavily on positional rotations and wide overloads to break down what is likely to be a compact defensive shape.

Bournemouth’s approach under Iraola has been brave and energetic, built around vertical passing and aggressive transitions. They’ll look to press City high when possible, though their main weapon could be quick counters exploiting spaces behind City’s advanced full-backs. Semenyo’s pace and trickery could be key to unsettling the champions.

Bahis Analizi

Given the history between these sides, it’s difficult to back anything other than a Manchester City win. The champions have dominated this fixture for years and rarely drop points at home, while Bournemouth’s defensive fragility on the road could prove costly against a City side with something to prove.

That said, Bournemouth’s attacking confidence suggests they could get on the scoresheet, especially given City’s occasional vulnerability when chasing games. Therefore, Manchester City to win and over 2.5 total goals looks a strong bet. For higher value, City to win and both teams to score is another tempting option.

Prediction: Manchester City 3–1 Bournemouth

Expect a spirited effort from the visitors, but the champions should ultimately overpower them. City’s quality and home dominance are likely to shine through, helping Guardiola’s men get back on track with a convincing victory.

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