Overview
- Bournemouth arrive second in the Premier League and unbeaten since the opening-day loss to Liverpool after a 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest with goals from Marcus Tavernier and Eli Kroupi.
- Manchester City’s three-game league winning run ended with a 1-0 defeat at Aston Villa, where Matty Cash scored the winner.
- Pep Guardiola said Erling Haaland is nursing a knock and confirmed Rodri remains unavailable following a muscular setback.
- Bournemouth’s striker Evanilson is a fitness concern, though Kroupi’s breakout form, alongside threats from Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert, has lifted their attack.
- In the UK the match is televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League, with live streaming available on Now TV and Sky Go.