Man City vs Bournemouth LIVE early team news, predicted line-up and score predictions

Manchester City are back at the Etihad this afternoon as they take on Bournemouth in their first home game of the 2022/23 season.

Having seen off West Ham in their opening encounter of the new campaign, the Blues will be aiming to make it two out of two this afternoon as they take on Scott Parker's newly-promoted side.

Erling Haaland was the hero at the London Stadium last weekend as he announced his Premier League arrival in style, with his double guiding City to victory, and supporters will get their first opportunity to see him in action at the Etihad this afternoon.

Pep Guardiola's men come up against a Bournemouth side no doubt brimming with confidence after their opening victory over Aston Villa last weekend, although they will nevertheless be major underdogs against the champions this afternoon.

In terms of early team news, Aymeric Laporte remains sidelined while Kalvin Phillips is also set to miss out.

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Our writers have had their say on who should get the nod this afternoon as City take on Bournemouth. No prizes for guessing who starts up front...

You can check out their selections here.

Good afternoon, and welcome to today's matchday blog as Manchester City take on Bournemouth!

The Blues are back at the Etihad this afternoon, and they'll be looking to continue their perfect start after seeing off West Ham in their opening game last weekend.

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