"The match began with a Bournemouth attack and within just 57 seconds, the Cherries had the ball in the back of the net, but the celebrations were quickly cut short with forward Kroupi Jr deemed to be in an offside position. Shortly after, City quickly gained composure and began to put pressure on to Bournemouth's high press. A shot from Haaland in the 11th minute was just wide."
"Luckily for the Blues, it wouldn't be long before they took advantage of the high line. In the middle of the pitch, Cherki headed the ball into a clear path for Haaland who charged towards goal and slot the ball past Petrovic to make it 1-0, continuing his excellent form. Bournemouth were quick to strike back, however, with a corner in finding its way to Adams who equalised for the Cherries and brought the scores back level."
"Despite being pegged back, City remained in control of the game and grabbed their 2nd goal to show for this and put them back in the lead. Cherki lobbed the ball over towards Haaland who was once again in a clear path towards goal. The striker went round the goalkeeper and placed the ball in the back of the net to make it 2-1. Chances ensued before half time for City to double their lead, with O'Reilly and Haaland both having 1v1 chances but missing."
Manchester City moved to second in the Premier League after a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bournemouth. Donnarumma started in goal with Nunes, Gvardiol, Dias, and O'Reilly in defence and Gonzalez, Bernardo, Foden, Doku, Cherki and Haaland in attack. Bournemouth had an early disallowed goal inside 57 seconds for offside. Haaland opened the scoring after Cherki's header set him through, before Adams equalised from a corner. Haaland restored City's lead with a composed finish round the goalkeeper. O'Reilly added a goal to seal the win. City controlled possession, created further chances and saw O'Reilly and Haaland miss one-on-one opportunities.
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