Bournemouth are next up for Manchester City in their quest to assert their authority on the Premier League title race.
City will go top of the table with a win on Saturday afternoon as they look to make it three on the bounce as another international break looms, after which they face the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham.
Bournemouth have only picked up one point on the road this season and the pressure is rising on coach Andoni Iraola, although this is largely a free-hit given the club has never beaten the defending champions.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man City vs Bournemouth is scheduled for a 3pm GMT kick-off on Saturday, November 4, 2023.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Bournemouth
TV channel and live stream: In the UK, the game will not be broadcast live due to the Saturday 3pm blackout legislated across the sport.
Man City vs Bournemouth team news
Manuel Akanji returns from suspension to bolster a near fully-fit City squad, now missing only Kevin De Bruyne.
After a week off having been knocked out of the Carabao Cup, Pep Guardiola has a refreshed set of players to pick from and may not see the need to rotate ahead of the Champions League visit of Young Boys.
The Cherries put out a fairly full-strength team for the defeat to Liverpool on Wednesday night.
A considerable injury list includes Tyler Adams, Neto, Emiliano Marcondes, Darren Randolph and Ryan Fredericks. Lewis Cook is suspended.
Man City vs Bournemouth prediction
With the history and form these two teams possess going into this fixture, it is hard to imagine a more nailed-on certainty of a result.
Man City to win, 4-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
The Cherries have never beaten City, losing every meeting since 1999.
Man City wins: 17
Bournemouth wins: 0
Draws: 2
Man City vs Bournemouth match odds
Man City: 1/12
Bournemouth: 20/1
Draw: 15/2
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
