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Bournemouth 1-4 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side thrash Cherries to keep pace with Arsenal

Manchester City cruised to a 4-1 victory at Bournemouth to keep in touch with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. Julian Alvarez opened the scoring in the 15th minute when Erling Haaland's deflected shot hit the bar gifting the World Cup winner an easy tap-in rebound. Ad After just one goal in six before this match, Haaland netted just before the half-hour mark when Phil Foden pushed Ilkay Gundogan's cross back into the six-yard box where the Norway international tapped home.

Man City boss Pep Guardiola explains why Kevin De Bruyne not in starting line-up vs Bournemouth

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has explained why he has made three changes to face AFC Bournemouth on Saturday evening.

Pep Guardiola explains why Phil Foden hasn't been starting much for Man City

Pep Guardiola has told Phil Foden he just needs to carry on being himself to get back into the team.

Pep Guardiola gives Kevin De Bruyne update as Man City handed FA punishment

Here are your latest Manchester City evening headlines on Friday, February 24.

Pep Guardiola Defends Manchester City Hotshot Erling Haaland

Pep Guardiola insists Erling Haaland is not to blame for his lack of involvement in Manchester City's attack because the whole team should take responsibility when they fail to click. Haaland has scored a remarkable 32 goals so far in his first season with City, but the Norway striker still divides opinions as the Premier League champions lack their previous fluency with him in the side. The 22-year-old failed to net in disappointing draws against Nottingham Forest and Leipzig over the past week.

Erling Haaland not to blame for Manchester City failings says Pep Guardiola - 'He's been impressive'

Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland is not to blame for any of Manchester City’s shortcomings this season. After playing a season without a recognised striker following Sergio Aguero’s departure in 2021, the arrival of Haaland in the summer was expected to elevate City to new heights. Ad The Norwegian has proved to be a goalscoring force of nature, bagging 26 goals in the Premier League.

Pep Guardiola explains why Man City haven't been passing to Erling Haaland as much

Pep Guardiola has challenged Manchester City to look for Erling Haaland more, as he offered an explanation for why the Blues kept declining opportunities to play the ball forward for their striker at RB Leipzig.

Pep Guardiola gives Man City update on Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte for Bournemouth trip

Kevin De Bruyne will likely be available for Manchester City's Premier League trip to Bournemouth on Saturday, but Aymeric Laporte is unlikely to feature.

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Bournemouth 1-4 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola's side thrash Cherries to keep pace with Arsenal

Man City boss Pep Guardiola explains why Kevin De Bruyne not in starting line-up vs Bournemouth

Pep Guardiola explains why Phil Foden hasn't been starting much for Man City

Pep Guardiola gives Kevin De Bruyne update as Man City handed FA punishment

Pep Guardiola Defends Manchester City Hotshot Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland not to blame for Manchester City failings says Pep Guardiola - 'He's been impressive'

Pep Guardiola explains why Man City haven't been passing to Erling Haaland as much

Pep Guardiola gives Man City update on Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte for Bournemouth trip