Manchester City cruised to a comfortable victory at the Etihad Stadium, defeating Bournemouth 3–1 to move up to second place in the Premier League table.

Star striker Erling Haaland once again proved unstoppable, netting a brace to put City firmly in control. The third goal came from 20-year-old academy talent Nico O’Reilly, whose composed finish sealed the result for the hosts.

Bournemouth managed a goal through American midfielder Tyler Adams, but it was little more than a brief interruption in City’s dominance. With this win, Pep Guardiola’s side continue to apply pressure at the top of the standings as the 2025–26 campaign gathers pace.

2025–26 Premier League standings

2025-26, England - Premier League

Manchester City - Bournemouth 3:1 (2:1)
Goals: Håland E., 17 (1:0); Adams T., 25 (1:1); Håland E., 33 (2:1); O'Reilly, 60 (3:1)

Manchester City: Donnarumma G.; Dias R.; Gvardiol; Nico González; Bernardo Silva (Rodri, 90); Matheus Nunes; Foden (Aït-Nouri, 90); Cherki (Reijnders, 73); O'Reilly; Håland E. (Marmoush, 82); Doku J. (Sávio Moreira, 73)
Substitution: Reijnders (from 73); Sávio Moreira (from 73); Marmoush (from 82); Aït-Nouri (from 90); Rodri (from 90)
Bench: Trafford; Stones; Ake; Lewis R.
Yellow Cards: Donnarumma G. 26; Foden 45

Bournemouth: Petrovic Dj.; Truffert; Senesi; Diakité B.; Jiménez Al. (Cook L., 62); Kroupi (Evanilson, 62); Adams T. (Doak, 80); Scott A. (Christie, 73); Tavernier; Brooks (Kluivert, 62); Semenyo
Substitution: Cook L. (from 62); Evanilson (from 62); Kluivert (from 62); Christie (from 73); Doak (from 80)
Bench: Dennis W.; Smith Adam; Milosavljevic; Adli A.
Yellow Cards: Truffert 65; Kluivert 87