Evening Standard
·2 November 2024
Evening Standard
·2 November 2024
Pep Guardiola’s side dealing with injury crisis ahead of Premier League clash
Manchester City head to Bournemouth this afternoon as they look to keep their spot at the summit of the Premier League table.
Pep Guardiola’s side beat Southampton 1-0 last weekend to overtake Liverpool at the top of the table before losing 2-1 at Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.
While the Cherries have impressed this season and beat Arsenal 2-0 at home last month, Man City boast a fine record against the south coast outfit.
Bournemouth vs Man City is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off time today, Saturday, November 2, 2024.
The Vitality Stadium (Dean Court) in Bournemouth will host.
TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it takes place during the 3pm blackout imposed across English football.
Free highlights: Highlights, however, will be broadcast on Match of the Day at 10.20pm GMT on Saturday on BBC One.
Bournemouth winger Dango Ouattara is a major doubt after sustaining an injury this week during training.
Mark Travers will remain in goal as Kepa Arrizabalaga continues his recovery, while Luis Sinisterra and Alex Scott are also still out.
City, meanwhile, are in the midst of an injury crisis. Savinho was stretchered off during the Spurs game but looks to have avoided serious injury and could play on Saturday, but that’s where the good news ends.
Pep Guardiola has doubts over Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, Manuel Akanji and Josko Gvardiol after being hit with a raft of injuries. Rodri and Oscar Bobb are long-term absentees.
Blow: Savinho was stretchered off during Man City’s defeat at Tottenham
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Little about the hosts this season suggest this will be a walkover for City, especially given the injuries effecting Guardiola’s side, but they remain strong favourites for a reason.
City have a daunting record against the Cherries, and a fully rested Erling Haaland will be keen to add to his tally this season after a few big wasted chances against Southampton last time out.
Man City to win, 2-1.
Bournemouth wins: 0
Draws: 2
Man City vs wins: 19
Bournemouth to win: 9/2
Draw: 10/3
Man City to win: 4/7
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.
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