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A 3-1 game subverts the Premier League five-stage competition, Guardiola regains the initiative, with the 5 teams having a maximum of 3 points

10:18am, 21 May 2025【Football】

A match in the 37th round of the Premier League began, with Manchester City facing Bournemouth at home. Manchester City ranked 4231 in this game. Haaland was in the front. The offensive combination of Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne and Marmush jointly attacked. Kovacic and Gundogan form a double midfielder. Nunes, Ruben Dias, Akanji and Gwadior started the game. Ederson serves as the starting goalkeeper. Doku, Galish and Rodri were on standby on the bench.

This is De Bruyne's last game at Manchester City at home, and all the fans pay tribute to this one of the greatest players in Manchester City's history. Shortly after the game began, Bournemouth made a threat. Cruivet broke into the right side of the penalty area and shot at a small angle, but was saved by the goalkeeper. Then, Kovacic shot from a long shot outside the penalty area and missed slightly. In the 14th minute, Manchester City scored a goal! Marmush made a shocking world wave outside the penalty area! The ball is hung directly at the dead corner! Manchester City takes the lead!

In the 21st minute, Haaland volleyed around the baseline, but unfortunately he lacked strength and kicked too straight, so the goalkeeper easily confiscated the ball. Three minutes later, Manchester City almost expanded the score. Unexpectedly, De Bruyne's empty goal opportunity was not grasped, and the ball hit the crossbar and bounced out. In the 32nd minute, Bournemouth also missed the opportunity. Evan Nielsson's shot hit the goal frame and popped up. Six minutes later, Manchester City scored another goal. Bernardo Silva shot low from the right side of the penalty area and the ball entered! At the end of the half, Manchester City led 2-0!

The second half changed sides and then played again. Bournemouth made a substitution adjustment, and Brooks came on the bench and replaced Cruivet. In the 67th minute, Kovacic was sent off for a foul and was sent off with a red card. Manchester City must not fight alone. Two minutes later, De Bruyne was substituted and Nico Gonzalez came on as a substitute. In the 73rd minute, Cook made a foul on a bad shovel and was also sent off. The game becomes 10 against 10. In the 88th minute, Nico Gonzalez scored a long shot and expanded the score. Although Jebison scored a goal in the last moment, it was useless. Manchester City finally defeated Bournemouth 3-1.

This game subverted the Premier League five-game pattern. Guardiola led Manchester City to regain the initiative. Manchester City rose to third place with 68 points, only 3 points away from second-place Arsenal. With only one round of league left, the competition for Champions League qualification is still very fierce. The gap between the 5 teams is only 3 points at most. Manchester City has 68 points, Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa have 66 points, and Nottingham Forest has 65 points. Manchester City's situation is the most optimistic. As long as you don't lose in the last round, you can basically lock in the top 5.