Manchester City beat AFC Bournemouth 2–1 after trailing during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026. Bournemouth led for much of the contest, but Manchester City produced a late comeback to win the opening-round fixture.
Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead, before Manchester City turned the match around in the closing stages. Tavernier’s goal came in the 84th minute, and Joško Gvardiol scored in the second minute of stoppage time to complete the comeback. The final score was Manchester City 2–1 Bournemouth.
The result was one of the weekend’s most dramatic finishes. It should not be confused with Newcastle United’s 2–2 draw against Liverpool, which also featured late drama on the same Sunday. Manchester City’s match was a victory, not a draw, and it took place at the Etihad Stadium.