Manchester City to host Bournemouth at Etihad in Premier League on Sunday
Manchester City will host Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in a Premier League fixture on Sunday, August 23, with kick-off scheduled for 06:30 p.m. IST. Enzo Maresca leads City as the club begins its post-Pep Guardiola phase in the 2026-27 season.
After 10 magnificent, trophy-laden years under Pep Guardiola, Enzo Maresca has taken charge of Manchester City and is tasked with maintaining the club’s winning culture and attempting to end a two-season Premier League championship drought. Bournemouth have also opened a new chapter under Marco Rose, who replaces Andoni Iraola at the Vitality Stadium.
Marco Rose, the 49-year-old German, arrives at Bournemouth after managerial spells at RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund. The appointment follows the Cherries’ strong previous campaign and is presented as the start of a fresh era under Rose’s leadership.
Bournemouth finished sixth in the 2025-26 Premier League, registering seven losses in 38 games; only 2025-26 champions Arsenal (five) and Manchester City (six) lost fewer matches that season. That sixth-place finish is noted in the club’s recent record heading into this fixture.
Viewers in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and via Jio Hotstar. Domestic viewers in the host nation have live coverage on Sky Sports, while Nigerian audiences can tune in on SuperSport and Canal+; audiences in the United States can watch on NBC Sports and Universo.
After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019 and has been working in the field for over six years. He is a devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, represented his college at the state level, and, alongside covering football, enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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This match is Manchester City’s first encounter of the 2026-27 Premier League season.
