Manchester City versus Bournemouth was played on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match took place on Sunday 23 August 2026 at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City won 2–1 after recovering from an early Bournemouth lead.
Sunday was the third day of the opening-round schedule. It also featured Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa and Newcastle United versus Liverpool, giving the day three fixtures.
The opening round was spread across four days: Arsenal played Coventry City on Friday, five matches were held on Saturday, three took place on Sunday, and Fulham met Chelsea on Monday. This scheduling explains why the round was longer than a standard weekend.