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EPL: Manchester City Edges Bournemouth 3-1 in Premier League Thriller

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City's Haaland continues goal-scoring form in 3-1 win vs Bournemouth

Erling Haaland's 13th league goal of the season helped Manchester City secure a 3-1 win over Bournemouth, moving City up to second place in the Premier League table.


The warning was not lost on Manchester City, who quickly found their rhythm and took the lead...


Erling Haaland's relentless form continued as Manchester City secured a 3-1 win over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. This hard-fought victory not only lifted City to second place in the Premier League but also extended their exceptional head-to-head record against Bournemouth.


The win marked a much-needed response for Pep Guardiola's side following their disappointing loss to Aston Villa last week. Against Bournemouth, City delivered exactly what was expected of them, grinding out a win despite some nervous moments. Haaland's brace was the highlight of the match, showcasing his clinical finishing and speed.




Haaland's two goals took his tally to 13 in 10 Premier League games this season, and he looks set to continue his impressive form in the matches to come. With this win, Manchester City now sit six points behind league leaders Arsenal, but they would be pleased with their performance against a resilient Bournemouth side.


Bournemouth thought they had taken the lead just 45 seconds into the match when Eli Junior Kroupi scored, but his celebration was short-lived as the VAR intervened to award an offside.


The warning was not lost on Manchester City, who quickly found their rhythm and took the lead. Erling Haaland latched onto a flick-on from Rayan Cherki, sprinting clear to finish past Djordje Petrovic and give City the advantage.


Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth side showed their mettle by leveling the score just a few minutes later. Tyler Adams seized the opportunity when Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to collect Alex Scott's corner kick, and the American international swiftly capitalized on the loose ball, lashing it home.


The momentum shift didn't last long, as Bournemouth's defense was caught napping again, allowing the Premier League's top scorer to wreak havoc. The Norwegian sensation sprinted through the defense, rounded Petrovic, and slid the ball into the net for his 13th league goal of the season.




Bournemouth kicked off the second half with renewed vigor, crafting a promising attack that nearly leveled the score. Djordje Petrovic was beaten, but Gianluigi Donnarumma made a crucial save to deny Eli Junior Kroupi's effort, following some slick interplay between David Brooks and Alex Scott.


City, however, responded with their trademark poise, orchestrating a neat sequence of passes that culminated in Phil Foden's clever pass to Nico O'Reilly. The young left-back took a touch, composed himself, and then unleashed a precise shot into the far corner, effectively sealing the win for City. The third goal seemed to drain Bournemouth's energy, and they found it increasingly difficult to breach City's resolute defense.


As the match entered its final stages, both teams made multiple substitutions, leading to a stop-start affair. However, Pep Guardiola's side comfortably controlled the final moments, easing to a win that propelled them up to second place – a point above Bournemouth, who slipped down to fourth.



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