Overview
- Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3-1 at the Etihad to climb into second place, narrowing the gap to leaders Arsenal to six points.
- Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half to reach 13 Premier League goals in 10 games and joined a select group with multiple goals in four straight home league matches.
- Rayan Cherki provided both assists for Haaland, offering a fresh creative spark after his recent return from injury.
- Bournemouth briefly equalised when Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to punch clear a corner, allowing Tyler Adams to finish from close range.
- Nico O’Reilly made it safe with a low drive from a Phil Foden pass, as Pep Guardiola later reintroduced Rodri and substituted Haaland to manage minutes before upcoming fixtures.