Premier League: Man City vs. Bournemouth Picks — Cherries to Come Up Short at Etihad Stadium? (May 20)

Man City face a significant Premier League match against Bournemouth just days after their FA Cup final against Crystal Palace.

Pep Guardiola’s side are in a strong position to achieve a Champions League finish, but they could kick off on Tuesday sitting as low as sixth in the standings.

Bournemouth’s form is consistent at this stage of the season, despite the fact that their unbeaten run was brought to an end last time out.

Odds

Cherries Chasing First Ever EPL Double Over City

Bournemouth ended their 15-game unbeaten sequence against Man City earlier in the season with an excellent 2-1 home win.

However, the Cherries have since lost against City in the FA Cup. At the Etihad Stadium, Man City have won all seven previous league encounters between the sides.

Man City vs. Bournemouth Key Stats

• Man City have failed to score in four of their previous eleven Premier League matches.
• Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last four away Premier League matches.

Man City Team News

Rodri could be fit enough to be named among the subs at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. However, John Stones and Nathan Ake are both unlike

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); M. Nunes, R. Dias, M. Akanji, J. Gvardiol, M. Kovacic, P. Foden, K. De Bruyne, B. Silva, J. Doku, E. Haaland

Bournemouth Team News

Alex Scott is unlikely to play again this season after being subbed in the defeat against Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara remains unavailable due to injury.

Possible Lineup

K. Arizabalaga (GK); A. Smith, I. Zabarnyi, D. Huijsen, M. Kerkez, L. Cook, T. Adams, M. Tavernier, J. Kluivert, A. Semenyo, Evanilson

Man City vs. Bournemouth Picks

Man City boasts an excellent home record against Bournemouth after winning the last seven meetings between the sides at the Etihad.

With so much resting on this fixture in their chase of Champions League qualification, we find it challenging to overlook the former champions.