Bournemouth stunned Manchester City with a 2-1 victory, marking City’s first Premier League loss in 2024. Goals from Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson secured Bournemouth’s historic win. Despite a late response from Josko Gvardiol, City’s efforts fell short, sealing a memorable day for Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
In a surprising turn of events, Bournemouth defeated Manchester City 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium, handing the champions their first Premier League loss of 2024. Antoine Semenyo set the tone with an early goal, capitalizing on a precise pass from Milos Kerkez. Bournemouth’s early energy was evident, and their defense kept City without a single shot on target in the first half.
City found themselves on the back foot again in the second half when Evanilson doubled Bournemouth’s lead, tapping in another quality ball from Kerkez. Bournemouth nearly stretched their advantage as Marcus Tavernier hit the post, followed by Adam Smith's close miss on the rebound.
Manchester City managed to halve the deficit when Josko Gvardiol connected with Ilkay Gundogan’s cross for a header. A thrilling finish ensued, but City’s final chance slipped away when Erling Haaland hit the post from point-blank range, solidifying Bournemouth’s unexpected win.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola praised his players’ discipline and energy, emphasizing the significance of defeating a top-tier team like City. Pep Guardiola, on the other hand, acknowledged his team’s challenges, including fatigue from a packed schedule, and the struggle to meet Bournemouth’s intensity on the day.
