Premier League 2023-24, Manchester City edge past Bournemouth 1-0: Stats
Manchester City defeated Bournemouth 1-0 on matchday 26 of the 2023-24 Premier League on Saturday. Phil Foden's 24th-minute goal was the difference between the two teams as he helped City earn three crucial points. He scored from a rebound after Erling Haaland's attempt was saved. The defending champions are now unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League encounters this season.
City have a sensational away record in the 2023-24 season
Manchester City have now won 14 away games in all competitions this season. As per Opta, they have won more away games than they did in the entirety of their treble-winning campaign (13). Also, since City's last defeat against Aston Villa in December, they have won more league matches (9) and earned more points (29) than any other team in the Premier League.
Most Premier League clean sheets for Manchester City
This was Ederson's 110th clean sheet in the Premier League for Manchester City. He has now surpassed Joe Hart's tally of 109 clean sheets in the competition. As per Squawka, only seven goalkeepers have kept more clean sheets for a single club in this competition. Ederson owns the joint-most clean sheets (8) in the 2023-24 Premier League alongside Jordan Pickford and David Raya.
Phil Foden was the difference between the two teams
Foden scored the only goal of the match. He scored his ninth goal in 26 appearances in the 2023-24 Premier League season. The youngster has slammed home 16 goals in 38 matches for the Citizens across all competitions. Foden has netted 44 goals in 155 Premier League matches. All of his goals have come for Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola owns a 100% win record against Bournemouth
Bournemouth are a very happy-hunting opponent for Pep Guardiola as he owns a 100% win rate against them. As per Squawka, Bournemouth are the only opposition against whom Guardiola owns a 100% win rate in his managerial career. His team has scored 38 goals while only conceding seven in the 13 matches that Guardiola has faced against Bournemouth.
Six-goal involvement for Foden against Bournemouth
Foden has amassed six goal involvements against Bournemouth since the start of last season. As per Squawka, only four players have registered such goal involvements against a particular opponent in the Premier League since the start of last season. Only four players have registered such involvements- Haaland (8) versus Manchester United, Mohamed Salah (8) against Newcastle, Haaland (6) against Fulham and Foden versus Bournemouth.
Here's the match summary
Both teams had some half-chances early on as Milos Kerkez forced a save from Ederson. In the 24th minute, Foden scored the goal from a rebound after Haaland's attempt was saved by Neto. However, the Cherries kept Ederson very busy throughout the game. Ederson came up with a brilliant save to deny Dominic Solanke before Neto smothered Haaland's golden opportunity.
Manchester City registered their 18th win in 2023-24 Premier League
Manchester City marked their 18th league win of the ongoing season. They are currently a point behind league leaders Liverpool (60) after 26 matches in the 2023-24 Premier League. City have amassed 59 points from 26 matches while registering five draws and suffering three defeats. Meanwhile, Bournemouth suffered their 11th defeat in 25 matches. They are in 14th position in the league standings.
