Manchester City did good business on Tuesday with a view to a Champions League ticket. Josep Guardiola’s team won 3-1 against AFC Bournemouth. Rodri returned to City after a long injury.
The first goal of City was the highlight of the evening. Omar Marmoush steamed through the center and rammed the ball from a great distance into the top corner. Moments later, Bernardo Silva doubled the score.
In the second half, City seemed to have a hard time when Mateo Kovacic brought down a player who had broken through and received a red card. But a moment later it was ten against ten, after a red card for Lewis Cook for a serious foul.
A few minutes before the final whistle, Nico González put the 3-0 on the scoreboard, which decided the match. Daniel Jebbison’s 3-1 deep in injury time was only for the statistics.
Due to the victory, Manchester City is in an excellent position with a view to qualifying for the Champions League. This requires a place in the top five. Guardiola’s team will conclude the competition on Sunday with an away match against Fulham.
Rodri and Aké Fit Again
City welcomed two prodigal sons. Golden Ball winner Rodri came on after the break and made his return after eight months of injury due to a torn cruciate ligament. The also recovered Nathan Aké was in the match selection for the first time in more than two months.
Justin Kluivert had a starting place at Bournemouth. The Dutch striker was substituted halfway through. Dean Huijsen was also at the kick-off for the visitors. The young Spaniard completed a dream transfer to Real Madrid on Saturday.