Josko Gvardiol scored Manchester City’s stoppage-time winner against AFC Bournemouth during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Manchester City came from behind to defeat Bournemouth 2–1 at the Etihad Stadium on 23 August 2026. Bournemouth led through Marcus Tavernier, but City equalised late before Gvardiol headed the winning goal in stoppage time.
Rayan Cherki was central to the comeback after entering from the bench. He supplied the assist for both City goals, first from a corner and then with a precise pass for the decisive attack.
The result began Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City reign with a victory and ended Bournemouth’s 18-match unbeaten run in the Premier League. A common mix-up is crediting Cherki with the winner because of his two assists; Gvardiol was the player who scored it.