Manchester City came from behind to beat Bournemouth 2–1 during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Bournemouth took the lead, but Manchester City overturned the deficit and finished with all three points.
A comeback result means the winning team was behind at some stage before scoring enough goals to move ahead. That makes this fixture different from Manchester City’s opening-round results in seasons when the club won comfortably from the start.
The match was one of two Sunday afternoon fixtures scheduled for the same kick-off period. The other was Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa, which ended in a 4–0 home victory for Brighton.