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Manchester City vs. Bournemouth player ratings: Sky Blues stun Cherries with late comeback
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Manchester City left it late but found a way, turning a frustrating afternoon into a dramatic 2–1 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.
Trailing from Marcus Tavernier's 26th-minute opener, Enzo Maresca's side looked set for defeat until Marc Guéhi headed home the equaliser at 84 minutes before Josko Gvardiol struck the winner in stoppage time.
Substitute Rayan Cherki proved the catalyst, providing both assists after entering at 63 minutes.
DAZN News rates each set of players and our player of the match:
Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Player of the Match
Marc Guéhi (Manchester City)
Marc Guéhi delivered the performance Manchester City needed when their afternoon threatened to unravel.
His 84th-minute header, arriving unmarked in the box to convert from close range, shifted the momentum and sparked the comeback.
Operating alongside Rúben Dias, the centre-back combined defensive solidity with decisive attacking contributions, including involvement in the build-up to Gvardiol's winner.
His dual impact at both ends of the pitch proved instrumental in securing all three points.
Manchester City vs. Bournemouth Player Ratings
Manchester City
Gianluigi Donnarumma (7.0): Made important saves from Rayan and Kluivert; solid throughout.
Abdukodir Khusanov (6.6): Disciplined at right-back, contributing to patient build-up play.
Rúben Dias (7.1): Commanded the backline and delivered the cross for Haaland's headed chance.
Marc Guéhi (8.5): Headed home the equaliser and involved in the winning goal build-up.
Josko Gvardiol (8.3): Scored the dramatic late winner after VAR confirmed the goal valid.
Rico Lewis (6.6): Forced an early save from Petrovic; made way at 57 minutes.
Elliot Anderson (6.3): Debut cut short by injury; replaced by Kovacic at 63 minutes.
Nico O'Reilly (6.8): Header struck the crossbar at five minutes; substituted before the comeback.
Antoine Semenyo (7.1): Consistent threat from the right, forcing a save at 68 minutes.
Phil Foden (6.7): Delivered set pieces and probed but booked and substituted at 82 minutes.
Erling Haaland (6.4): Spurned several chances on his 200th City appearance; uncharacteristically wasteful.
Matheus Nunes (6.5): Added fresh legs in midfield; functional contribution without decisive impact.
Rayan Cherki (7.8): Changed the game with both assists after entering at 63 minutes.
Mateo Kovacic (6.6): Provided calm passing and control during the chaotic closing stages.
Jack Grealish (6.2): Late cameo; helped manage the final minutes after Gvardiol's winner.
AFC Bournemouth
Djordje Petrovic (7.3): Excellent saves from Haaland and Semenyo; could do little about late goals.
Adam Smith (6.6): Solid at right-back; contributed to the build-up for Tavernier's opener.
James Hill (6.5): Won aerial duels and made clearances; unable to prevent late collapse.
António Silva (6.4): Blocked Haaland's header; booked as tensions rose after the equaliser.
Adrien Truffert (6.6): Maintained defensive discipline and connected with Tavernier down the left.
Lewis Cook (6.5): Anchored midfield and broke up attacks; replaced at 75 minutes.
Alex Scott (6.6): Provided energy and set-piece delivery; maintained work rate throughout.
Rayan (7.0): Key role in opening goal; tested Donnarumma and threatened on counters.
Justin Kluivert (6.7): Forced a save from Donnarumma at 41 minutes; direct running caused problems.
Marcus Tavernier (7.4): Scored the opener with a well-taken left-footed finish at the back post.
Evanilson (6.5): Crossed for Tavernier's goal; booked for a confrontation before half-time.
Tyler Adams (6.0): Introduced at 75 minutes; involved in altercation with Donnarumma.
Daniel Jebbison (6.2): Header saved by Donnarumma at 79 minutes; drew Foden's yellow card.
Alex Tóth (6.0): Limited involvement after 75th-minute introduction; unable to prevent turnaround.
Ben Gannon-Doak (5.8): Minimal impact after 89th-minute arrival; unable to influence outcome.
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