What was the final score of Manchester City’s home match against Bournemouth in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?

Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The match was played at Manchester City’s home ground on Sunday, 23 August 2026. City’s one-goal victory gave them three points, while Bournemouth began the campaign without a point.

Unlike the opening round’s several clean-sheet wins, this match saw both teams score. That detail distinguishes it from Manchester City’s fixture in a future round and from the 2–0 results recorded by Hull City and Everton on the preceding Saturday.

The match was one of two Sunday fixtures played before Newcastle United hosted Liverpool. Brighton & Hove Albion also played on Sunday, defeating Aston Villa, but that scoreline is separate from Manchester City’s 2–1 home win.