Everything you need to know ahead of Manchester City's Premier League clash at Bournemouth.

When and where

The match will take place at the Vitality Stadium, kick-off 8pm GMT.

The game will be shown on Sky Sports 1 in the UK. You can see our full Bournemouth v Man City global TV listings here.

You can also follow the game here on our website or our Matchday App. 

Download our City Matchday app for Android here

Download our CIty Matchday app for iOs here

Team news

Bournemouth: There are fitness doubts over Charlie Daniels, Simon Francis and Brad Smith. Callum Wilson (knee) is out for the season

Man City: Ilkay Gundogan remains a long term absentee

The last time

Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne, Kelechi Iheanacho, Raheem Sterling and Ilkay Gundogan delighting the crowd.

The corresponding fixture at the Vitality Stadium last season ended in the same scoreline - watch the highlights from that game below.

Stats and facts

  • City have scored 13 goals in the last three games against Bournemouth, while conceding just one.
  • City have never lost to Bournemouth in a competitive game (nine matches played)
  • Kevin De Bruyne remains the Premier League’s assist leader with nine
  • Josh King is Bournemouth’s joint top scorer with six, level with Callum Wilson.
  • Sergio Aguero remains City’s top scorer with 11 league goals.
  • The Cherries are in 14th place in the table and are without a win in five games

Man City training: Drills, skills and rondos

City went through their paces at CFA on Thursday ahead of the trip to Bournemouth.

There were rondos, some finishing work and a lovely piece of skill from Leroy Sane - check it out!


In pictures: Bournemouth prep

See who you can spot in our latest first team gallery ahead of the Cherries clash.


Man City injury update ahead of Bournemouth

Boss Pep Guardiola had positive news to report at Friday’s press conference on the fitness front.

Find out what he had to say here