Comments on the match Man City vs Bournemouth, 11:30 p.m. November 2: Decoding the "phenomenon"

Man City vs Bournemouth form

Man City's nine-match unbeaten run (7 wins, 2 draws) since the start of September was ended at Villa Park. However, Pep Guardiola's team quickly found their winning spirit again in midweek.

Having only had to play away at lower-division Swansea, The Citizens returned with a 3-1 victory. Although the match result was somewhat predictable, the ticket to the quarter-finals of the English League Cup was still like a spiritual medicine for the important battle in the Premier League at the weekend.

Before hosting Bournemouth, Man City ranked 5th with 16 points, 2 points behind the visitors. If they win, the Etihad team will certainly surpass their opponents and at least enter the top 4.

To complete the set task and further, return strongly on the championship track, Man City needs to improve a few weaknesses. In which, the most prominent is to reduce dependence on the performance of main striker Erling Haaland.

Both times the Norwegian star played but failed to score in the Premier League this season, Man City failed. Of the 17 goals scored by the Manchester giants, Haaland contributed to 65% of the goals.

In the recent match against Swansea, Haaland did not play and Man City's strikers had many difficulties. It was only thanks to 2 late goals that The Citizens were able to decide the fate of their place in the next round.

However, the Etihad support promises to give Pep Guardiola and his team more strength. In the last 10 times hosting guests in all competitions, the home team has won 9 and lost only 1. In addition, in all 9 recent times hosting Bournemouth, the victory has also leaned towards the blue half of Manchester.

On the other hand, this could also be seen as a good time for Bournemouth to break the streak of losing all their visits to Etihad since their promotion to the Premier League 10 years ago. Despite starting the season with many doubtful eyes, coach Andoni Iraola and his team quickly made everyone look at them with admiration.

Thanks to 8 consecutive unbeaten rounds (5 wins, 3 draws), Bournemouth climbed straight to 2nd place with 18 points, only 4 points behind the top position held by Arsenal. Of course, The Cherries' championship hopes are not highly appreciated, but a place in the European Cup is completely within the reach of Semenyo and his teammates.

Man City vs Bournemouth squad information

Man City: Rodri could return but will most likely only start on the bench. Coach Pep Guardiola has his best players in hand.

Bournemouth: Evanilson and Enes Unal have both recovered from injury and are ready to play.

Expected lineup Man City vs Bournemouth

Man City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Silva, Reijnders, Foden, Savinho; Haaland

Bournemouth: Petrovic; Jimenez, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Kroupi

Prediction: 3-2

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