Manchester City can leapfrog high-flying Bournemouth in the Premier League table this weekend when the sides lock horns at the Etihad Stadium.
Bournemouth’s staggering start to the campaign means they currently lead the Cityzens by two points. The Cherries have only been defeated by Liverpool in their opening match, with their unbeaten league run extended to eight matches by victory over Nottingham Forest last weekend.
However, their form will be put to the ultimate test this weekend in Manchester. The south coast side will have to match the might and riches of Pep Guardiola’s squad—an assignment they have failed to complete on every previous trip to the Etihad. They have lost all but one Premier League match with the eight-time champions, with their sole triumph coming at the Vitality Stadium last season.
City suffered a setback in their bid to reclaim the Premier League title last weekend as they were beaten by Aston Villa, but they returned to winning ways in the Carabao Cup midweek as they came from behind to beat Championship side Swansea City 3–1.
Still, Guardiola’s men are playing catch-up to Arsenal at the summit, with victory against tricky opposition vital on Sunday afternoon.
Here is’s guide to the Premier League battle at the Etihad.
