Enzo Maresca managed Manchester City against Bournemouth during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Manchester City’s match against Bournemouth on 23 August 2026 was Maresca’s first Premier League game in charge of the club. City played at the Etihad Stadium and recovered from an early deficit to win 2–1.
Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead, but Marc Guéhi equalised late before Joško Gvardiol scored the stoppage-time winner. The comeback gave Maresca a winning start in his first league fixture as City manager.
Maresca should not be confused with Pep Guardiola in this context. Guardiola is strongly associated with Manchester City’s recent history, but the 2026–27 opening-round match was managed by Maresca. The fixture also marked a new tactical era for City after the managerial change.