Gvardiol's stoppage-time strike rescues City in Maresca debut

Manchester City needed a 91st-minute winner to overcome a stubborn Bournemouth side at the Etihad.

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What happened. Manchester City edged Bournemouth 2-1 in their season opener, with Josko Gvardiol scoring in stoppage time after Marc Guéhi had equalized late.

• Marcus Tavernier gave Bournemouth a first-half lead.
• Marc Guéhi equalized for City in the 85th minute.
• Gvardiol's 91st-minute winner secured the points.

“I'm looking for solutions. When you win games it helps”

— Enzo Maresca

Maresca admitted his team is a work in progress, but the win provides early momentum.

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