Man City will host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in English Premier League matchday 11 on Saturday, 4th of November.
The Citizens will be hoping to extend their winning run to four matches in all competitions, while Bournemouth will be looking forward to bounce back from their loss at the EFL Cup against Liverpool during the midweek.
Pep Guardiola’s side will likely build on his recent 3-0 victory against Manchester United in the 191st Manchester Derby encounter to end the month of October on a high note.
The current treble-winning team will lock horns against the Cherries at the Etihad where they have secured 14 Premier League wins in 2023 and have come out triumphant in each of their previous 21 home matches across all competitions, a record for an English team in the Premier League.
Following a disappointing run of six losses and three draws in their opening nine Premier League games, Bournemouth recently secured their first top-flight victory of the season when they defeated fellow struggling team Burnley at the Vitality Stadium.
The Cherry’s desire to return to winning ways on Saturday is narrow, as they have failed to record a win in any of their last 18 league games against Man City, conceding 48 goals on the way, while they have only won four of their 15 away league the matches in 2023.
Man City vs Bournemouth Team News
Man City;
The current Premier League champions will still be without their playmaker Kevin De Bruyne as he’s still struggling to recover from a long-term hamstring injury, but Manuel Akanji will be available to return after serving a one-match ban last weekend.
However, Jeremy Doku could start ahead of Jack Grealish on the left wing, while Julian Alverez is set to continue to support Erling Haaland in attack.
Bournemouth;
The Cherries will be without Lewis Cook for the second successive game due to a three-match ban, while Neto remains out due to an ankle injury. Tyler Adams is battling with a thigh injury, Ryan Frederick is still nursing a calf injury, and Emiliano Marcondes is struggling with a foot injury.
All these players will remain on the sidelines, alongside, Randolph who is doubtful due to illness.
Aaron and Lloyd Kelly are expected to return to the starting lineup in the absence of Adam Smith and Chris Mepham, while Kluivert will be hoping to retain his position on the left wing after he made an impressive performance against Liverpool.
Man City vs Bournemouth potential starting lineups:
Man City;
Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Ake; Rodri, Kovacic; Bernardo, Alvarez, Doku; Haaland
Bournemouth;
Radu; Aarons, Zabarnyi, Kelly, Kerkez; Scott, Billing; Semenyo, Christie, Kluivert; Solanke
Man City vs Bournemouth; Kick-Off time and venue;
The match between the two Premier League teams is scheduled to be played on Saturday, 4th of November, at the Etihad Stadium by 4:00 PM (BST).
Prediction;
It is tough to rule out a comfortable home win for Man City this weekend, judging by their excellent form at the Etihad and an outstanding winning record against Bournemouth.
The visitors have kept just one clean sheet in their previous 15 Premier League games, and they’ll possibly struggle to play against a prolific Pep Guardiola side who have scored 8 goals in their last three games since the International break.
Therefore, we predict that the home team will cruise to a 3-0 victory over the Cherries on Saturday.
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