We welcomed the Cherries to the Etihad Stadium on the opening weekend of the new season with plenty to look forward to.
There were new managers in both dugouts, with Enzo Maresca taking charge of the Blues in the Premier League for the first time.
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The Italian arrived in the summer to take over from Pep Guardiola, who left at the end of the 2025/26 campaign following 10 magnificent years in charge.
Meanwhile, City fans would get their first glimpse of summer recruit Elliot Anderson on home turf as Erling Haaland clocked up his 200th appearance for the club.
Marco Rose was the fresh face on the opposite side, arriving into English football armed with plenty of experience from the Bundesliga.
See how it all played out at the top of the page...
Premier League 2026/27 home tickets now on sale
General admission tickets for Manchester City’s home 2026/27 Premier League fixtures are now on sale to Premium, Matchday and Junior Members.
Season Ticket Members, meanwhile, are now also able to purchase additional tickets for selected games.
Premier League match-by-match ticket prices for junior and adult Matchday Members have been retained at the same rate for a third consecutive season.
It promises to be another thrilling campaign for the Blues as we enter a new era under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, who takes over from Pep Guardiola in the hotseat.
Make sure you secure your spot at the Etihad Stadium for our Premier League fixtures now!
