Man City 2-1 Bournemouth: Player Ratings
BBC Sport’s Assessment
Gianluigi Donnarumma:
Could do nothing about Bournemouth’s opener but made crucial saves to deny Justin Kluivert’s low effort and Daniel Jebbison’s flicked header.
6
Rico Lewis:
Inverted into midfield from right-back, contributing an early attempt saved but generally lacked quality. Subbed off subsequently.
5
Abdukodir Khusanov:
Missed a tackle on Rayan in the build-up to Bournemouth’s goal and struggled to recover.
5
Ruben Dias (Captain):
Culpable for conceding the opener, failing to anticipate a long ball over the top.
5
Josko Gvardiol:
Effective at left-back or in central defense? Either way, he was unmarked for Bournemouth’s goal before scoring a late winner for City.
7
Marc Guehi (England):
Played as a holding midfielder but scored a late equalizer. His experiment in this role might be short-lived with Ayyoub Bouaddi waiting in the wings.
6
Elliot Anderson (Club Record Signings):
Covered ground and snuffed out danger, showing glimpses of his potential.
6
Antoine Semenyo:
Unable to make an impact during the game.
5
Nico O’Reilly (England):
Played in a number 10 role but created few chances. Subbed off after an hour.
5
Phil Foden:
Bright initially, providing a delightful flick for Lewis’ chance but faded as the game progressed.
5
Erling Haaland (New Trim):
Missed a sitter and scuffed another wide, suggesting he may have lost his ‘superpowers’ after chopping off his blonde locks.
5
Subs:
- Matheus Nunes (for Lewis, 56): Nothing noteworthy. 5
- Rayan Cherki (for O’Reilly, 62): Transformed the game, providing two assists for City. 8
- Mateo Kovacic (for Anderson, 62): Could have started in midfield instead of Guehi? 5
- Jack Grealish (for Foden, 82): N/A
Subs Not Used:
- Rulli
- Marmoush
- Gonzalez
- Ait-Nouri
- Reis
Bournemouth:
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Djordje Petrovic:
Made a diving save at full stretch to deny Haaland and Semenyo but beaten late on.
6 -
Adam Smith:
Kept Semenyo quiet throughout.
6 -
Antonio Silva (Debutant):
Comfortable as a ball-playing center-half, showing he can mix it with the best.
5
