Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1 after Bournemouth had taken the lead on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The fixture was played on Sunday 23 August 2026. Bournemouth scored first, but Manchester City turned the match around and finished with a 2–1 victory. The comeback gave City three points despite conceding the opening goal.
This was one of the round’s two 2–1 results. Ipswich Town also won 2–1, defeating Sunderland. The opponents and match circumstances were different: Ipswich’s game involved two promoted sides, while Manchester City came from behind against Bournemouth.
The result is also distinct from Newcastle’s 2–2 draw with Liverpool. Both matches were played on Sunday, but only Manchester City completed a comeback victory. Bournemouth therefore began the season with a narrow defeat despite scoring first.