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England Premier League, Round 1
- Marc Guéhi 84'
- Josko Gvardiol 90+1'
- Marcus Tavernier 26'
What to know
Manchester City host AFC Bournemouth in round 1 of the England Premier League on Sunday 23 August 2026. Kickoff is at 16:00 Mecca time at Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Manchester City are #9 in the table and AFC Bournemouth are #13.
- Erling Haaland leads the way for Manchester City with 5 goals this season.
- 52,900 seats at Etihad Stadium.
Which channel shows Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth?
Channels showing this match, by country.
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Manchester City- No results yet this season.
AFC Bournemouth- No results yet this season.
Who is out: Manchester City and AFC Bournemouth
Manchester City- No absences reported.
AFC Bournemouth- No absences reported.
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Table: England Premier League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City |
5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | +8 | 15 |
| 2 |  Arsenal |
5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 12 |
| 3 |  Brighton & Hove Albion |
5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 4 |  Brentford |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 5 |  Leeds United |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| 6 |  Liverpool |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 7 |  Everton |
5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| 8 |  Hull City |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 8 |
| 9 |  Newcastle United |
5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 10 |  Chelsea |
5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 11 |  Ipswich Town |
5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 |  Manchester United |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 |  Nottingham Forest |
5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 |  Sunderland |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 15 |  Crystal Palace |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 16 |  Aston Villa |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth |
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 |  Coventry City |
5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -9 | 3 |
| 19 |  Fulham |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 2 |
| 20 |  Tottenham Hotspur |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -6 | 2 |
Questions and answers
What time does Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth kick off?
Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 16:00 Mecca time (13:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth?
Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.
Where is Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth being played?
At Etihad Stadium in Manchester, which holds 52,900 people.
How can I watch Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth if it isn't shown in my country?
Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.