London, England, 16th May 2026. Rayan Cherki of Manchester City during the Chelsea vs Manchester City FA Cup match at Wembley Stadium, London. Picture credit should read: David Klein / Sportimage
Manchester City will head to Bournemouth this evening in a must-win Premier League encounter, as the Citizens look to keep their title hopes alive. With just two games remaining, Pep Guardiola’s side trail Arsenal by two points and need maximum points to stay in contention.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for Manchester City as they arrive at the Dean Court stadium, fresh off a FA Cup victory last weekend. A narrow 1-0 triumph over Chelsea, sealed by a late Antoine Semenyo strike, gave them their fourth consecutive domestic trophy—a testament to their relentless form this season.
While the Premier League trophy may already be slipping from their grasp, the Citizens will not surrender without a fight. Their focus now shifts to securing a top-four finish, with a challenging run-in ahead that includes a visit to Aston Villa, who are already guaranteed a top-five finish.
Key details for Bournemouth vs Manchester City
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Kick-off time: 20:30 BST (UK time)
- Broadcast channel: Canal+ Foot
The match promises high drama as Manchester City leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of European qualification. With both pride and points on the line, the Citizens will be determined to showcase their championship pedigree one final time.
