Bournemouth faces Man City in the Premier League opener. Marco Rose takes charge of his first competitive game for the Cherries.

What are the odds?

City has won all nine Premier League home games against Bournemouth by an aggregate score of 34-6.

Why does it matter for Bournemouth?

None of the four previous managers who have faced City in their first Premier League game have picked up three points. Bournemouth has won their opening game in just two out of nine Premier League campaigns. | Stat | Value | | League standing | 6th in League, 57 pts, 13W-18D-7L from 38 games | | Recent form | DDWWD | | Last result | Nottingham Forest 1-1 Bournemouth (2026-05-24) |

What comes next?

The Cherries will look to improve on their recent form and make a strong start to the new season. And with Rose at the helm, they will hope to cause an upset against City. But City's home record against Bournemouth is daunting. So the Cherries will need to be at their best to get a result. The match will be a tough test for Rose and his team. But they will be looking to make a statement and start the season on a high note.