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The Cherries have gone unbeaten in the Premier League since their narrow opening weekend defeat to defending champions Liverpool. They’ve won five and drawn three since then, scoring 14 goals and conceding just seven in the eight unbeaten games.

Bournemouth head to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday two points above City in the table after losing only one of their opening nine games.

Antoine Semenyo has been one of the best players in the Premier League this season, and although a move away from Bournemouth could materialize in the future he revealed he’s happy he stayed put with the Cherries for 2025–26.

Bournemouth Outclass Forest in 2-0 Victory at Vitality StadiumBournemouth continued their impressive Premier League form with a composed and convincing 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, spoiling Sean

Bournemouth equalized eight minutes later, when Tyler Adams took advantage of the mistake of Man City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. In the 32nd minute, Haaland ran past the Bournemouth keeper and slotted the ball past him into the empty net. The Norwegian’s second goal marked his 13th Premier League goal of the season.

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Yesterday, Phil Foden became the youngest Manchester City player to make 200 appearances in the Premier League. Foden put in a polished performance in midfield to help his team pick up an important