Manchester City come from behind to beat Bournemouth 2-1 in Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League match in charge at the Etihad. Marcus Tavernier gives the visitors the lead in the first half, before Marc Guéhi equalises in the 85th minute. Josko Gvardiol then scores a late winner in stoppage time, securing all three points.
Maresca says the result still leaves City as “a work in progress,” framing the win as part of a process while he looks for solutions. Multiple outlets describe the match as dramatic and a major test, highlighting the late comeback after City fell behind, as well as the intensity of Bournemouth’s resistance.
Coverage also reflects different emphasis: some reports focus on the uncertainty and “alarm bells” created by the second-half scare, while others stress the character of the comeback and Maresca’s ability to claim a winning start. Across sources, the shared takeaway is that City begin their season under a new manager without Pep Guardiola with a narrow, late triumph.
