After draws against Forest and Leipzig, we returned to winning ways on the south coast following a strong showing at the Vitality Stadium.
The three points were predominantly earned in the first half, after an opening 45 minutes of deadly dominance.
Julian Alvarez poked home to open the scoring on 15 minutes after a determined start to the game.
Erling Haaland fired in his 27th top-flight goal of the season on 29 minutes while Phil Foden – making his 200th City appearance – hit the third following a mix-up at the back from the Cherries.
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Alvarez caused an own-goal for Chris Mepham, firing against the centre-half and past goalkeeper Neto on 51 minutes before Jefferson Lerma pulled one back for the hosts on 83 minutes.
It was merely a consolation as Pep Guardiola’s men eventually cruised to three points.
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