Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2–1 in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Bournemouth took the lead, but Manchester City scored twice to turn the game around and claim all three points.
The result was one of the opening round’s two Sunday home wins. Brighton & Hove Albion also won at home, defeating Aston Villa 4–0, while Newcastle United and Liverpool drew later that day.
The comeback is important because the final score alone does not show the match’s sequence. A 2–1 victory could have been achieved by scoring first, but Manchester City’s win was specifically a recovery from an early disadvantage. The result also meant Bournemouth scored in defeat, unlike Coventry City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, who were shut out in their opening fixtures.