Manchester City defeated AFC Bournemouth 2-1 in a thrilling Premier League encounter after late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol turned the match around at the Etihad Stadium.
Marcus Tavernier had given the visitors a surprise lead in the 26th minute following an impressive low delivery from Evanilson, leaving Enzo Maresca's side trailing for the majority of the afternoon.
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SubscribeErling Haaland endured a frustrating afternoon upfront as Manchester City struggled to break down a resilient and well-organised Bournemouth defense marshalled effectively by Djorde Petrovic.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 84th minute when Rayan Cherki swung in a corner for Marc Guehi to head home, sparking a frantic late comeback for the hosts.
Late Drama Rescues Maresca at Etihad
Josko Gvardiol then secured all three points in stoppage time, firing past Petrovic after another decisive contribution from Cherki to seal a hard-fought victory.
The dramatic finish ends Bournemouth's club-record 18-match unbeaten run, leaving Marco Rose's side empty-handed despite a stellar defensive display.
Enzo Maresca admitted his side had to dig deep during his first official Premier League fixture in charge of the reigning champions.
"We showed great character to turn things around in the closing stages, but we also know there are areas we need to improve moving forward," said team sources following the dramatic win.