Manchester City staged a stunning late comeback to defeat Bournemouth today, with new manager Enzo Maresca experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions in his first Premier League outing. The match saw Marc Guéhi score an 84th-minute equaliser, followed by Josko Gvardiol's added-time winner, securing a dramatic victory for City.
Until the late surge, Marco Rose's Bournemouth side had been on the verge of claiming their first ever away victory at City. However, two defensive lapses allowed City to turn the tide, transforming a damaging loss into a memorable win.
The game also marked the debut of £116m signing Elliot Anderson, who played alongside Guéhi in a holding midfield role. Despite the win, the performance highlighted areas for improvement in Maresca's new tactical blueprint, with players like Phil Foden and Erling Haaland described as impotent for much of the game.
Bournemouth, arriving unbeaten in 18 league games under former manager Andoni Iraola, had taken the lead through Marcus Tavernier. City's manager, Maresca, had offered a tactical surprise by deploying Guéhi as a holding midfielder and Nico O’Reilly at No 10, a role usually occupied by Foden.