Comments and predictions for Man City vs Bournemouth: The giants are out of sync

Latest Man City vs Bournemouth squad information

Ahead of the FA Cup final, Man City suffered another injury blow when midfielder Mateo Kovacic picked up a knock. He, along with Rodri (torn ligament), Nathan Ake (ankle), Oscar Bobb (thigh) and John Stones (thigh), are all still receiving treatment and are doubtful of playing.

Despite failing to make an impact in the final, Kevin De Bruyne – who will leave the club – is likely to start the final game at the Etihad, before being substituted to receive a tribute from the fans.

Guardiola could make several changes to the remaining positions: Matheus Nunes, Nico Gonzalez, Phil Foden, Rico Lewis and James McAtee could all return to the starting line-up, after being surprisingly absent from the Wembley squad.

On Bournemouth's side, coach Iraola also has a headache with the midfield problem, when young talent Alex Scott had to undergo surgery to break his jaw after a collision with Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa) and is out for the rest of the season.

Scott joins Enes Unal (knee), Ryan Christie (groin), Dango Ouattara (adductor) and Luis Sinisterra (thigh) on the injury list – all of whom are doubtful for further action this season.

However, Justin Kluivert is a direct replacement for Scott. His return allows Lewis Cook to drop deeper, partnering Tyler Adams, with Kluivert playing just behind Evanilson – who has scored five goals in his last five Premier League away games.

In defence, Dean Huijsen – who has officially joined Real Madrid for £50m – will certainly continue to play for Bournemouth in the penultimate match of the season.

Latest Man City vs Bournemouth expected lineup

Manchester City:
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gonzalez, Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland

Bournemouth:
Kepa; Smith, Zabarnyi, Huijsen, Kerkez; Cook, Adams; Semenyo, Kluivert, Tavernier; Evanilson

Latest Man City vs Bournemouth football review

Manchester City were the victims of “a terrible decision”, according to Ian Wright, and the club can only regret both the wasted chances and the controversy surrounding VAR in the FA Cup final in London – where Crystal Palace won their first major trophy under the Wembley dome.

From Eberechi Eze's wonder goal, to Dean Henderson's penalty save from Omar Marmoush, and the controversial moment when the Palace goalkeeper escaped punishment after seemingly using his hand to block the ball just in front of Erling Haaland's feet outside the box - the first half was chaotic, and the second half was quiet, as Palace intended.

At the end of the 2024-25 season, Man City only won one title, the Community Shield - a clear signal that the first glorious era under Guardiola is coming to an end, albeit inevitably.

If they don’t finish in the top five, this season could be even worse for Man City. However, they are only one point behind Aston Villa and Chelsea, have played a game less and have a better goal difference – meaning they still have a place in the Champions League.

A disappointing 0-0 draw at Southampton last weekend did not help matters, but Guardiola's side have won their last four Premier League home games and all eight of their last eight home games of the season.

On the other side of the battle line, Bournemouth fans should have supported Man City in the FA Cup final, because if City won the double and qualified for the Champions League, 8th place in the Premier League would qualify for the Conference League.

However, there is still a scenario that could see Bournemouth qualify for Europe: Chelsea must win the Conference League and finish seventh, or Chelsea finish sixth and Newcastle seventh – in which case the eighth-placed team would be awarded a place in the group stage.

There is still a chance, but with just 3 wins in the last 13 matches, Bournemouth clearly do not have the form to match the continent. The painful 0-1 loss to Aston Villa - despite the opponent having only 10 men - has officially ended their chance of reaching the top 7.

Coach Andoni Iraola’s team still need Brentford and Brighton to stumble in the last two rounds. Despite having to play away at Etihad – a difficult place to get points – Bournemouth have reason to hope, having lost only 1 of their last 13 away games.

A 2-1 win over Man City in November will give them confidence, although they were subsequently knocked out of the FA Cup by the same scoreline. Remarkably, Man City have won all seven of their Premier League meetings with Bournemouth.

Latest Man City vs Bournemouth score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Man City vs Bournemouthas follows:

• Sportsmole:Man City 2-1 Bournemouth

• WhoScore:Man City 1-1 Bournemouth
• Our newspaper predicts:Man City 1-1 Bournemouth

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