Bournemouth Stuns Manchester City, Snapping 32-Game Streak
In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Bournemouth pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Manchester City, snapping the champions’ 32-game unbeaten streak in the Premier League. Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson’s goals sealed the win, and the energy was electric from start to finish. Here’s how it all went down.
Bournemouth Makes History Against City
From the get-go, Bournemouth came out swinging, eager to leave their mark. Just nine minutes in, Milos Kerkez hustled up the left wing and zipped a low cross to Semenyo. He turned, steadied himself, and fired it past City’s Éderson, giving Bournemouth the early lead. The Cherries were off to a fiery start, and it looked like they had no plans of backing down.
Doubling Down: Evanilson’s 64th-Minute Strike
With City scrambling to find their rhythm, Bournemouth pressed on. Evanilson took the opportunity to double the lead in the 64th minute. Once again, Kerkez worked his magic, swinging another sharp cross. Evanilson latched onto it and slotted the ball home, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
City Fights Back – Almost
City, despite battling a rash of injuries, clawed their way back into the game. In the 82nd minute, Josko Gvardiol rose to meet a cross from Ilkay Gündogan, his header glancing off the bar and slipping past Mark Travers. Just two minutes before that, City had managed their first shot on target—uncharacteristic for the normally fierce side. Erling Haaland’s attempt set the tone for a relentless push in the final minutes.
Travers Holds Strong in Added Time
As the clock ticked down, Haaland saw a last-ditch header denied by a superb save from Travers. Haaland fired his rebound off the post—agonizingly close, but not enough to save City’s streak. Travers’ heroics helped Bournemouth secure one of their most memorable wins yet.
Pep Guardiola Congratulates Bournemouth
After the game, City’s manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged Bournemouth’s achievement. “We knew we couldn’t match the intensity,” he admitted. “It was an open game. We had chances at the end but I congratulate Bournemouth for the victory.” With injuries mounting, City brought back winger Jérémy Doku, who made an instant impact off the bench. Kyle Walker also started despite fitness concerns, and Kevin De Bruyne even made a return to the bench.
Frustration for Haaland and Foden
Haaland had a tense moment after a challenge from Lewis Cook, but VAR ruled it fair. Phil Foden also missed a chance in the second half, dragging his shot just wide. Despite City’s efforts, they couldn’t crack Bournemouth’s defense, and the streak ended with a spirited showing from Iraola’s side.
