Bournemouth vs Man City LIVE: Premier League final score and result as Evanilson goal beats champions
Pep Guardiola’s City lose top spot after defeat
Manchester City lost top spot in the Premier League table after a 2-1 defeat at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.
Pep Guardiola’s side have been beset by injuries of late but they fell behind to a fine sweeping move early on, with Antoine Semenyo scoring to put the Cherries ahead. Evanilson then slid in a second on the counter-attack after the break to put the home team clear - and just a short spell on from them beating Arsenal too - and despite a late consolation from Josko Gvardiol, Bournemouth hung on to win.
Combined with Liverpool beating Brighton, it meant City fell into second place and missed the chance to open a bigger gap to Arsenal, who had lost earlier in the day at Newcastle. Follow all the Premier League reaction with our live blog below:
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Zabarnyi goes long for Kerkez, who brings the ball down from the sky with skill, keeping it away from Foden before knocking it back to the advanced Senesi in an attempt to keep possession in Manchester City’s half.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Manchester City look to work a short-corner routine but Kovacic makes a mistake while on the ball, allowing Semenyo to win it back and drive from one penalty area to the other unimpeded. The winger shows strength and skill on his way towards the 18-yard box but can’t find room for a shot, instead laying it off to Kluivert, whose low drive from distance misses the frame of the goal.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Silva takes up a reserved position on the right and hits a pass forward for the overlapping Walker but Zabarnyi gets a toe in to take it behind for a corner.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Foden teases a cross to the far post for Haaland, who is allowed to rise and knock the ball down in between two defenders, but the aforementioned Foden can’t follow up at the back post before Christie puts it out for a throw.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Looking to beat the offside trap and punish Manchester City for their high line, Semenyo hits a pass through the middle of the park for the anticipating Evanilson, but Ake watches it the whole way and times his interception well.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Foden raises an arm in apology after his threaded pass into the penalty area from a central position sails directly behind for a Travers goal-kick, with Haaland not able to attack the delivery.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Kerkez is a bit too eager to win back possession from Foden just in front of the technical areas, with the left-back giving away a free-kick after a quick shift of the ball from the England international.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Silva’s inswinging corner-kick towards the near post is beaten away by Evanilson, who is back to do his defensive duties.
AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Semenyo spots the run of Evanilson and plays a cross into the six-yard box from a reserved position on the right wing, but it’s easily caught by Ederson - who is not put under any pressure.
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