Match report

Manchester City Defeats Bournemouth 3-1 in Premier League Clash

Manchester City
Manchester City
3–1
FT
Bournemouth
Bournemouth
May 20, 2025

Manchester City emerged victorious in their clash against Bournemouth, securing a 3-1 win in the Premier League. The match was marked by crucial goals from O. Marmoush, Bernardo Silva, and Nico, while Manchester City coped with a red card to Matija Nastasic. Despite being down a man for much of the second half, City's resilience paid off as they held on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City scored three goals by O. Marmoush (14'), Bernardo Silva (38'), and Nico (89')
  • • Bournemouth's sole goal came from D. Jebbison in the 96th minute of extra time
  • • Matija Nastasic was sent off with a red card for Manchester City at 67'
  • • L. Cook received a red card for Bournemouth at 73'

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 27 Matheus Nunes (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 24 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 19 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 7 Omar Marmoush (M)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Nico González
  • 16 Rodri
  • 52 O. Bobb
  • 10 J. Grealish
  • 11 J. Doku
  • 18 S. Ortega
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 75 N. O'Reilly

Bournemouth

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Kepa (G)
  • 22 J. Araujo (D)
  • 27 I. Zabarnyi (D)
  • 2 Dean Huijsen (D)
  • 3 M. Kerkez (D)
  • 4 L. Cook (M)
  • 12 T. Adams (M)
  • 24 A. Semenyo (M)
  • 19 J. Kluivert (M)
  • 16 M. Tavernier (M)
  • 9 Evanilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 D. Brooks
  • 15 A. Smith
  • 20 J. Soler
  • 21 D. Jebbison
  • 40 W. Dennis
  • 47 B. Winterburn
  • 45 M. Akinmboni
  • 43 Z. Silcott-Duberry
  • 5 M. Senesi

Timeline

  1. Manchester City
    14' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    O. Marmoush · Assist: M. Kovačić
  2. Bournemouth
    36' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    Dean Huijsen

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    38' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Bernardo Silva · Assist: I. Gundogan
  4. Bournemouth
    44' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    Julián Araujo

    Foul

  5. Bournemouth
    46' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kluivert · On: D. Brooks
  6. Manchester City
    67' Manchester City Card · Red Card
    M. Kovačić

    Professional foul last man

  7. Manchester City
    68' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Ederson Moraes

    Argument

  8. Manchester City
    69' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: Nico
  9. Bournemouth
    69' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Julián Araujo · On: A. Smith
  10. Bournemouth
    73' Bournemouth Card · Red Card
    L. Cook

    Foul

  11. Manchester City
    83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Haaland · On: Rodri
  12. Bournemouth
    83' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kerkez · On: J. Soler
  13. Bournemouth
    83' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Evanilson · On: D. Jebbison
  14. Bournemouth
    88' Bournemouth Card · Yellow Card
    M. Tavernier

    Argument

  15. Manchester City
    89' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    Nico · Assist: M. Nunes
  16. Manchester City
    90'+1 Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Marmoush · On: O. Bobb
  17. Manchester City
    90'+2 Manchester City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: J. Grealish
  18. Manchester City
    90'+2 Manchester City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Gundogan · On: J. Doku
  19. Bournemouth
    90'+6 Bournemouth Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Jebbison

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Bournemouth
Fouls 7 13
Pass Accuracy 90% 86%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 3 1
Total Passes 609 441
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.54 1.12
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 57% 43%
Goals Prevented -1 -1
Accurate Passes 550 378
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City took the lead early with goals from O. Marmoush and Bernardo Silva, which established their dominance in the match.
  • ▸ The dismissal of Matija Nastasic at 67' tested Manchester City's resolve but did not derail their momentum as they continued to push for more goals.