Which club did Manchester City face at home on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opener?
Answer
AFC Bournemouth
Manchester City faced AFC Bournemouth at home on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The fixture was scheduled for Sunday 23 August 2026 at the City of Manchester Stadium, commonly known as the Etihad Stadium. The planned kick-off was 14:00 BST.
Bournemouth were one of the established Premier League clubs in the opening-round schedule, while Manchester City began the season at their own ground. The Sunday programme also included Brighton & Hove Albion against Aston Villa and Newcastle United against Liverpool.
The Bournemouth match is sometimes confused with Brighton’s simultaneous fixture because both were listed for 14:00. The distinction is the home team: Manchester City hosted Bournemouth, whereas Brighton hosted Aston Villa.