Manchester City came from behind to beat AFC Bournemouth 2–1 in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Bournemouth led for much of the contest, but Manchester City scored twice late to overturn the deficit and begin the season with three points.
The comeback was the first Premier League victory of Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City reign. The late goals transformed what appeared to be an away upset into a home win and made the fixture one of the weekend’s most dramatic matches.
The result was not a 2–1 victory for Newcastle or Chelsea: Newcastle drew 2–2 with Liverpool, while Chelsea won 3–2 at Fulham. Manchester City’s comeback was also separate from Arsenal’s 3–0 opening victory on Friday.