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Bournemouth Looks to Extend Unbeaten Run Against Manchester City
2 Nov
Summary
- Manchester City seeks to bounce back from recent defeat
- Bournemouth on a 7-game unbeaten run, occupying 2nd place
- Bournemouth manager downplays rivalry with league leaders
On November 2, 2025, Manchester City will be looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat by Aston Villa last weekend as they host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side had a much-changed team in midweek, beating Swansea 3-1 in the Carabao Cup.
Bournemouth, on the other hand, are on a seven-game unbeaten run and currently occupy second place in the league, six points behind leaders Arsenal. They saw off Nottingham Forest last weekend and played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Crystal Palace before that. However, Bournemouth have only won once on the road this season, a 1-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in August.
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is keen to keep his team's feet firmly on the ground, stating that they are not "rivals" to Manchester City. "When they face other teams, I don't want them to lose any points," said Iraola. "I want them to win every game because at the end of the season we know we won't be there with those teams, we will be in our own fight."
