Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in their opening match of the new English Premier League season. Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead in the 26th minute, but Mark Gehe equalized for City in the 85th minute. In the second minute of injury time, Josko Gvardiol scored the decisive goal, completing Manchester City’s comeback win.
On September 7, in Kathmandu, Manchester City started their new Premier League season with a comeback victory. The match, held Sunday evening at their home ground, Etihad Stadium, saw City defeat AFC Bournemouth 2-1. Marcus Tavernier scored in the 26th minute to give Bournemouth the lead. No additional goals were scored in the first half. The second half remained scoreless for the most part until Mark Gehe scored in the 85th minute to level the score. Josko Gvardiol netted the winning goal in the second minute of injury time, sealing the victory for City.
