Bournemouth defeated Manchester City to extend their streak to 32 games.
In a surprising development, Bournemouth extended their unbeaten run to 32 consecutive Premier League games with a stunning 2-1 win over Manchester City. Goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson sealed the win, and the energy was electric from start to finish. Here’s how it all went down: ⚽
Bournemouth made history against City.
Bournemouth came out swinging from the start, eager to make their mark. Just nine minutes later, Milos Kerquez came up the left wing and fired a low cross for Semenyo. He turned and slotted past City’s Ederson to give Bournemouth an early lead. The Cherries got off to a fiery start and looked like they had no plans to back down.
Doubling Down: Evanilson’s 64th-minute strike.
Bournemouth continued to apply pressure as City struggled to find their rhythm. Evanilson had a chance to double the lead in the 64th minute. Once again, Kerkes worked his magic, whipping in another sharp cross. Evanilson held on to the ball and slotted it home, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The City Strikes Back – Almost
City returned to the game despite continuing injuries. In the 82nd minute, Josko Gvardiol met Ilkay Gündogan’s cross and his header hit the crossbar and past Mark Travers. Just two minutes earlier, City had their first shot on target. This was something you wouldn’t normally see in a competitive team. Erling Haaland’s try created an atmosphere of constant pressure in the final minutes.
Traverse remain strong in extra time.
As time expired, Haaland saw a last-minute header blocked by a superb save from Travers. Haaland fired the rebound toward the post. It was agonizingly close, but not enough to save City’s streak. Travers’ heroics helped Bournemouth secure one of their most memorable wins of all time.
Pep Guardiola congratulates Bournemouth
After the game, City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged Bournemouth’s achievement. “We knew we couldn’t keep up with the intensity,” he admitted. “It was an open game. “We had a chance at the end but congratulations to Bournemouth on their win.” As injuries mounted, City brought back winger Jeremy Doku, who made an immediate impact from the bench. Kyle Walker also started despite fitness issues, and Kevin De Bruyne also returned to the bench.
Frustration with Haaland and Foden
Haaland had a tense moment following a foul by Lewis Cook, but VAR ruled it was fair. Phil Foden also missed an opportunity in the second half, sending his shot slightly wide. Despite City’s efforts, they were unable to break down Bournemouth’s defence, and their winning streak ended with a lively display from Iraola’s side.
