AFC Bournemouth vs Manchester City

Vitality Stadium
A. Taylor
2025/2026
Match Report
Bournemouth and Manchester City played out a tense 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium, a result that handed the Premier League title to Arsenal. Junior Kroupi's stunning curler was the standout moment of an absorbing afternoon.
The teenage forward broke the deadlock in the 39th minute, converting an Adrien Truffert cutback with a curling finish into the far corner — his 13th league goal of the season, a debut-campaign record for a teenager. Erling Haaland levelled deep into stoppage time (90+5') with a close-range strike off the post, moments after David Brooks had rattled the woodwork at the other end.
Manchester City needed a win to keep the title race alive and instead sealed Arsenal's first championship in 22 years — the first time Pep Guardiola has gone back-to-back seasons without a domestic title. Bournemouth, on a 17-game unbeaten run, secured European football and gave a fitting farewell to departing head coach Andoni Iraola in his final home match.
Match Events
37'
T. Adams(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
39'
56'
56'
59'
J. Hill(Foul)
76'
76'
90+3'
J. Kluivert(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+3'
Rodri(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+5'
90+6'
A. Truffert(Foul)
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)T. Adams
37'
39'
56'
56'
(Foul)J. Hill
59'
76'
(Unsportsmanlike conduct)J. Kluivert
90+3'
90+3'
Rodri(Unsportsmanlike conduct)
90+5'
(Foul)A. Truffert
90+6'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Manchester City | 23 | 9 | 6 | +42 | 78 |
| 6 | AFC Bournemouth | 13 | 18 | 7 | +4 | 57 |
Statistics
46%Possession54%
10Shots14
2Shots on Target5
7Corners6
16Fouls7
2Offsides2
4Yellow Cards2
446Passes536
3Saves2
Injuries & Suspensions
AFC Bournemouth
Manchester City
No injuries reported
Head to Head
1
AFC Bournemouth wins
2
Draws
19
Manchester City wins
Goals: 15 - 59

