Which club did Manchester City beat 2–1 after trailing in its 2026–27 Premier League opener?

Manchester City beat AFC Bournemouth 2–1 after trailing in their 2026–27 Premier League opener.

The match was played at the City of Manchester Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Bournemouth scored first and held the lead for much of the contest, but Manchester City overturned the deficit late in the match.

Marcus Tavernier equalised for City in the 84th minute, and Joško Gvardiol scored the winner in the second minute of stoppage time. The comeback gave City three points despite Bournemouth leading for most of the game.

This result is distinct from Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool, which was the other Sunday match involving a major title contender. Manchester City’s victory was the opening weekend’s clearest late turnaround.