Overview
- Haaland scored twice in the first half before Nico O’Reilly’s 60th‑minute finish sealed the win at the Etihad.
- The victory moved City into second place and cut Arsenal’s lead to six points as Bournemouth slipped to fourth with their long unbeaten run ended.
- Tyler Adams levelled for the visitors after Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to punch clear a corner, but City restored their advantage soon after.
- Cherki logged his first Premier League assists on just his second league start after injury, repeatedly exploiting Bournemouth’s high line.
- Haaland’s haul reached 13 league goals in 10 games as he matched a rare run of multi‑goal home matches; he was subbed late with Rodri returning for brief minutes.