Jo\u0161ko Gvardiol scored a stoppage-time winner as Manchester City <\/a><\/strong>produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat Bournemouth 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth a surprise first-half lead, but Marc Gu\u00e9hi headed City level from Rayan Cherki\u2019s corner late in the second half. Gvardiol then completed the turnaround in added time, with VAR overturning an initial offside decision to award the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The result gave Enzo Maresca three points in his first Premier League match as Manchester City manager and provided an emotional beginning to a new era at the Etihad Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manchester City began the contest positively and created their first opportunity after five minutes. Rico Lewis tested Bournemouth goalkeeper \u0110or\u0111e Petrovi\u0107, who produced a smart save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Erling Haaland should have opened the scoring in the 14th minute when Nico O\u2019Reilly delivered an inviting cross into the penalty area. However, the Norwegian could not make proper contact with the goal in front of him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The match represented Haaland\u2019s 200th appearance for Manchester City, although it would prove to be a difficult afternoon for the striker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite City\u2019s promising start, Bournemouth took the lead against the run of play in the 26th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rayan created space before finding Evanilson on the right. The Brazilian delivered an accurate cross beyond the City defence, allowing Tavernier to finish at the back post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n City continued pushing forward, but Bournemouth remained dangerous on the counterattack. Gianluigi Donnarumma was required to deny Justin Kluivert shortly before half-time, preventing the visitors from doubling their advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bournemouth produced a disciplined performance for much of the game. Their defenders remained compact, limited Haaland\u2019s influence and looked to exploit space whenever City committed players forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marc Gu\u00e9hi had an excellent opportunity to equalise six minutes after the restart. The England international met an Elliot Anderson corner while unmarked, but directed his header wide from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the other end, Donnarumma made another important save to deny substitute Daniel Jebbison. That opportunity underlined the threat Bournemouth continued to carry, even as City increased their attacking pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With time running out, Maresca turned to his substitutes. Cherki, Matheus Nunes and Mateo Kova\u010di\u0107 were introduced as the City manager searched for a way through Bournemouth\u2019s defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cherki\u2019s arrival completely changed the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manchester City finally found their equaliser in the 84th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cherki delivered a dangerous corner into the Bournemouth penalty area, where Gu\u00e9hi rose above the defenders and headed the ball beyond Petrovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The goal completed an impressive performance from Gu\u00e9hi, who was used in midfield by Maresca rather than in his usual central defensive position. His positioning, passing and physical presence helped City control the middle of the pitch before he delivered the crucial equaliser.<\/p>\n\n\n\nManchester City 2-1 Bournemouth: Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bournemouth Frustrate Maresca\u2019s Manchester City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marc Gu\u00e9hi Heads Manchester City Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n