MIDFIELDER Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol rescued Enzo Maresca in his first Premier League game in charge of Manchester City.

Marcus Tavernier’s goal was the first time Bournemouth have ever led at the Etihad.

FBL-ENG-PR-MAN CITY-BOURNEMOUTHMarc Guehi equalised for City late on Credit: AFP FBL-ENG-PR-MAN CITY-BOURNEMOUTHHis header took a deflection on its way into the back of the net Credit: AFP

That looked set to be the winner until Guehi, played in front of the back four, saw his deflected header find the net.

The England man had earlier squandered a glorious free header which he somehow put wide.

And then in injury time, Gvardiol found himself up front and turned into the bottom corner.

The goal was initially chalked off by an offside flag, but VAR proved he was just on.

More to follow…

Manchester, UK. 23rd Aug, 2026. Marcus Tavernier of Bournemouth scores the first goal during the Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture credit should read: Andrew Yates/Sportimage Credit: SpMarcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth the lead Credit: Alamy Manchester City v Bournemouth, Premier League, Football, Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK - 23 Aug 2026He celebrated with a golf swing Credit: Shutterstock Editorial FBL-ENG-PR-MAN CITY-BOURNEMOUTHErling Haaland was kept largely quiet Credit: AFP Britain Premier League SoccerGuehi squandered a glorious header earlier on Credit: AP English Premier League - Manchester City vs BournemouthHaaland was sporting his shock new haircut Credit: EPA Premier League - Manchester City v AFC BournemouthJack Grealish came on for City in the second half Credit: Reuters Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth, Premier League Football, Football, Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK - 23 Aug 2026Enzo Maresca did not have a comfortable afternoon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial