(Football news) The Cherries want to get back on track after losing to Liverpool in the EFL Cup fourth round midweek, while the Citizens are looking to extend their winning streak to four games across all competitions.
Even though Man City easily defeated Erik ten Hag’s club 3-0 to close up October on a good note, Pep Guardiola had declared before Sunday’s 191st Manchester derby that Manchester United is always a “dangerous” team to play against.
Two days prior to Halloween, the Citizens terrified the Red Devils and emerged from Old Trafford with a well-earned treat. Erling Haaland’s brace and local boy Phil Foden’s goal helped the reigning champions make a strong claim to the bragging rights and inflict further suffering on their fierce rivals.
After a slight slippage in performance prior to October’s international break, victories over Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion have put Man City back on track in their pursuit of a record fourth consecutive Premier League title. However, Guardiola’s team is still two points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur, who play London rivals Chelsea on Monday.
The Citizens are excited to be back at the Etihad this weekend. They have won every home Premier League game in 2023 and have won 21 straight home games in all competitions, which is a record for an English team in the history of the Premier League.
Guardiola and company will understandably fancy their chances of picking up another three points on Saturday as Man City has won all 12 of their Premier League home matches against Bournemouth, which is the best 100% record an English top-flight club has against an opponent. This includes a resounding 4-0 victory last season.
Bournemouth defeated fellow struggling team Burnley 2-1 at the Vitality Stadium last weekend to finally secure their first Premier League victory of the season after a terrible run of six losses and three draws in their first nine games.
Charlie Taylor’s first goal of the game was cancelled out by Antoine Semenyo, and Philip Billing’s daring 40-yard lob to score his first goal of the season in the 76th minute sealed the Cherries’ victory.Also read: Everton will face Brighton in Premier League
