Manchester City defeated AFC Bournemouth 2–1 after coming from behind in the 2026–27 Premier League opener. City played the match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026.
Bournemouth led for much of the contest, but Manchester City scored twice late to complete the comeback. Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead before City responded through a late equaliser and Joško Gvardiol’s stoppage-time winner.
The victory began Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City reign with three points. It was also one of the weekend’s clearest examples of late drama, alongside Liverpool’s stoppage-time equaliser at Newcastle. The final score was 2–1, not 3–1, because City’s comeback produced exactly two goals.