Overview
- Erling Haaland moved to 13 Premier League goals in 10 matches with two first-half strikes as City regained control after an early scare.
- Bournemouth briefly drew level when Gianluigi Donnarumma failed to clear a corner, allowing Tyler Adams to convert from close range.
- Nico O'Reilly restored a two-goal cushion on 60 minutes, finishing from a Phil Foden pass to seal the points at the Etihad.
- The defeat ended Bournemouth's nine-match unbeaten league run and saw them slip to fourth in the table.
- City are six points behind leaders Arsenal, with Rodri making a late return from the bench ahead of midweek Champions League action.