EPL: Maresca begins Man City reign with comeback win over Bournemouth

Vanguard News | 23-08-2026 04:42pm |

Manchester City began the post-Pep Guardiola era with a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League match as manager. Bournemouth took the lead through Marcus Tavernier in the first half, but Marc Guehi headed the equalizer six minutes from time, and Josko Gvardiol scored the winner in stoppage time. Guardiola, who won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles during his decade at City, had started his own reign with a late win over Sunderland in 2016. Maresca expressed confidence that he can replicate Guardiola's success if given time to manage the significant changes at the club.

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