Premier League giants Manchester City returned to winning form with an emphatic 3-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth, extending their incredible head-to-head dominance to 16 wins in 17 meetings. Pep Guardiola’s men responded perfectly after the disappointment against Aston Villa, showing their class and composure at the Etihad.
For Tanzanian fans who follow every Premier League heartbeat — from Kariakoo fan zones to Arusha sports bars — this was vintage Man City: relentless, clinical, and full of star power.
Fast Start, VAR Drama and Haaland Brilliance
Bournemouth thought they had shocked the champions early when Eli Junior Kroupi scored within seconds, but VAR ruled it out for offside.
The city woke up immediately.
Haaland Takes Over
- Erling Haaland, the league’s deadliest striker, broke through after a clever flick from Rayan Cherki, finishing ruthlessly past Djordje Petrovic.
- Bournemouth equalized through Tyler Adams, capitalizing on a rare Donnarumma misjudgment.
- But Haaland struck again — shrugging off defenders, rounding the keeper and scoring his 13th PL goal of the season.
If there was any doubt after the Villa match, Haaland silenced it.
Second-Half Dominance and O’Reilly’s Moment
Bournemouth started the second half brightly, testing Gianluigi Donnarumma, but City shifted gears once more.
After a spell of slick build-up play, Phil Foden played in Nico O’Reilly, who showed maturity beyond his years:
✅ touch
✅ composure
✅ clean low finish into the far corner
The third goal deflated Bournemouth, and City controlled the final minutes like champions — moving up to second in the Premier League table.
Key Takeaways
| Highlight | Summary |
| 🔥 Haaland’s statement | 2 goals – ruthless and unstoppable |
| ❌ Bournemouth early scare | VAR denied early lead |
| 💡 O’Reilly shines | Youngster seals victory |
| 🧱 Defensive resilience | City shut down Bournemouth late |
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Final Thought
Manchester City sent a strong message:
Champions respond. Champions dominate.
With Haaland firing, their midfield flowing, and new stars emerging, City look hungry again. For Premier League fans in Tanzania, the title race just got more exciting.
Next stop? Another massive weekend of football. Stay tuned.
