Manchester City Open Post-Guardiola Era Against Bournemouth

Manchester City Open Post-Guardiola Era Against Bournemouth

Manchester City's first Premier League match without Pep Guardiola in a decade comes against Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, August 23 (2pm kick-off).

Team News

New City manager Enzo Maresca has a number of absentees, including Rodri, whose contract situation remains unresolved amid reported interest from Real Madrid. City also said goodbye to long-serving John Stones and Bernardo Silva this summer. Bournemouth arrive under new manager Marco Rose, who replaces Andoni Iraola following his move to Liverpool.

Context

City's build-up to the new season was disrupted by a heavy 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield, Maresca's first competitive match in charge, in which City conceded within 24 seconds.

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