Manchester City’s incredible 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League was halted on Saturday as Bournemouth pulled off a surprise 2-1 victory. Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson were on target for the Cherries, who managed to secure the win despite City’s late fightback. This defeat drops City to second in the table with 23 points, trailing Liverpool by two points.
Bournemouth seize lead with early goal
The game began with Bournemouth pressing high and testing City’s defence. Their efforts were rewarded in the 9th minute when Milos Kerkez worked the ball up the left flank, breaking past City’s defenders to deliver a low cross into the box. Antoine Semenyo, positioned smartly, took control, turning quickly to fire the ball past City goalkeeper Ederson, giving Bournemouth an unexpected early lead.
Evanilsondoubles Bournemouth advantage
Bournemouth’s determination did not waver after the opener, and their persistence paid off once again in the second half. In the 64th minute, Kerkez’s relentless pace proved too much for City’s backline as he sprinted to the byline and delivered another precise cross. Evanilson met it with a clinical finish, putting Bournemouth 2-0 up and leaving City stunned.
Manchester City late push
Despite the two-goal deficit, Manchester City pressed on, creating a tense finish in the final minutes. Josko Gvardiol managed to pull one back in the 82nd minute after connecting with a well-placed cross from Ilkay Gundogan. His looping header bounced off the bar and crossed the line, finally giving City hope.
In the dying moments of the match, Erling Haaland came close to levelling the score, hitting the post from close range. However, Bournemouth held their ground, denying City any further chances.
Man City drop to second
With this win, Bournemouth moved up to eighth place, gaining significant momentum in the league. The Cherries, who had lost all 14 of their previous league encounters with City by a staggering combined score of 45-7, achieved a historic victory against the reigning champions.
City, on the other hand, now face the challenge of regrouping after their first Premier League loss since last season.
