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Man City have swiftly moved to the top of the Premier League standings after nine rounds of matches, and they could open up a four-point advantage with a win over Bournemouth.

The Cherries have enjoyed an excellent start to the new season, and come into this round of matches after going two without a defeat.

However, wins over City have been a rarity for the Cherries throughout their stay in the top-flight. Could they upset the odds at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday?

Odds

As is usually the case, Man City will be an odds-on chance in the Premier League this weekend. Bournemouth are the outside selection on the moneyline at +452.

Match ResultOdds
Bournemouth+452
Draw+355
Man City-173
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City Perfect in 15 Previous Matches Against Cherries

TotalBournemouthMan CityDraws
Games150150
Premier League Games140140
Goals55847 

Man City have a 100% record against Bournemouth in the 15 matches played between the sides since October 2015.

Over that period, City have averaged over three goals per game, and have netted at least four times in three of the last four meetings.

Only one goal separated the sides in the previous encounter, with City securing a 1-0 success in February.

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Bournemouth vs. Man City Key Stats

  • Bournemouth netted their second latest goal in Premier League history in last weekend’s draw at Aston Villa. Evanilson snatched a point in the 96th minute.
  • Erling Haaland netted the winner against Southampton last weekend with his 74th Premier League goal.
  • Man City have avoided defeat in their last 32 matches in the Premier League.

Bournemouth Team News

Kepa Arrizabalaga is a doubt for Bournemouth’s home match against Man City this weekend. Alex Scott and Luis Sinisterra will both miss out, with neither set to return until the start of December.

Possible Lineup

Mark Travers (GK); Julian Araujo, Ilya Zabarnyi, Marco Senesi, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook, Dango Ouattara, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson

Man City Team News

Recently crowned Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri, remains out for the season. Jeremy Doku and Jack Grealish are in a race against time to be fit enough to feature on Saturday. Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker unlikely to be risked this weekend.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); Rico Lewis, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Gosko Gvardiol, Ilkay Gundogan, Mateo Kovacic, Savio, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland

Bournemouth vs. Man City Prediction

Man City were well below their usual high standards in last weekend’s win against Southampton.

Bournemouth have already achieved a notable home success against Arsenal this term, and their bright attacking talent will pose questions of City at the Vitality. However, we still fully expect the visitors to claim maximum points.

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Man City (-173)
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