Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast
Manchester City look to challenge table toppers Liverpool
Bournemouth are aiming for their inaugural triumph against Manchester City this weekend. Historically, the Cherries have seldom posed a challenge to the reigning Premier League champions, and their chances of doing so on Saturday appear diminished during stretch without a win.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are gaining momentum, having not suffered a defeat since early December. Erling Haaland secured a victory against Brentford midweek, keeping City firmly in contention for the title. Manchester City arrives at this encounter with an undefeated streak in their last four away league matches.
Kick-Off:
Saturday, 24 February 2024 at 05:30 PM GMT (11:00 PM IST)
Location: Vitality Stadium
Form
Bournemouth (all competitions): W-D-D-L-D
Manchester City (all competitions): W-W-W-D-W
Players to watch
Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth)
Solanke primarily operates as a striker but displays versatility, proficient in taking on roles as an attacking midfielder or winger. Renowned for his robust work ethic, impressive physique, and ball control, he is characterized by his speed and skill in operating through tight situations, maintaining possession even in challenging circumstances. His outstanding performance for Bournemouth this season is evident, having netted 14 goals in the Premier League.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Haaland’s recent goal has positioned the ex-Dortmund striker on par with Harry Kane for a significant achievement. The Norwegian striker has now joined Harry Kane as the second player in the competition to score against all 21 teams he has encountered in the Premier League. He has achieved this in just his second season in the Premier League. He is recognized for his exceptional speed, strength, strategic positioning, and proficiency in finishing within the penalty area.
Match facts:
- Bournemouth have won none of their 19 league games against Manchester City.
- Manchester City have won each of their last four Premier League away games.
- After a strong November-December run with six wins in seven games, Bournemouth have gone six consecutive matches without a victory.
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Injury & Team News
The Cherries are looking forward to Romain Faivre’s potential return from sickness in time for City’s game. Philip Billing will be absent due to a suspension, and Max Aarons, Ryan Fredericks, and Tyler Adams remain sidelined with long-term injuries.
Pep Guardiola is keeping tabs on Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol, who have recently been sidelined. Additionally, Manchester City are carefully monitoring Kevin De Bruyne to prevent any worsening of the hamstring issue that affected him twice last year.
Head to Head
Total Matches – 20
Bournemouth – 0
Manchester City – 18
Draws – 2
Predicted Lineup:
Bournemouth predicted lineup
Neto; Kelly, Senesi, Zabarnyi, Smith; Cook, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Solanke
Manchester City predicted lineup
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji; Rodri, Silva; Foden, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland
Match prediction for Bournemouth vs Manchester City
Manchester City will likely control possession, creating favourable opportunities. Conversely, Bournemouth may encounter difficulties in scoring, although there is a possibility of them making a comeback at some point in the match. The consistently unfavourable performance history in this particular matchup suggests that the Cherries are likely to face another challenging day on the field.
Prediction: Bournemouth 0-3 Manchester City
Telecast
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