May 19, 2026 fit become the night wey Manchester City officially lose the Premier League title, as the Citizens go face Champions League outsiders Bournemouth for Vitality Stadium.
After Arsenal don do their job against Burnley on Monday like expected, Pep Guardiola men must win on the South Coast if dem wan carry the title race enter final day.
Match preview
Man City don already win two more trophies pass Arsenal this season, and dem still dey chase domestic treble as EFL Cup and FA Cup holders, but celebration no too loud after FA Cup final win on Saturday.
Antoine Semenyo single goal against Chelsea decide the 2025-26 FA Cup final, give Guardiola him 20th major trophy as City boss (including Community Shield), and make am first manager wey win at least three Premier League titles, three European Cups, three EFL Cups and three FA Cups.
But joy fit turn to pain on Tuesday night, as City now dey five points behind Arsenal for Premier League table, after Gunners nervy win over Burnley for Emirates.
As e stand, Guardiola side go drop to second place if dem draw or lose against Bournemouth, even though dem don dey on 10-game unbeaten run across all competitions (nine wins included).
City also never lose any of their last 10 domestic away games outside Etihad, but dem no win any of their last four Premier League trips to South Coast teams.
On the other side, Bournemouth dey enter the match with longest unbeaten run for Premier League this season — 16 games.
Andoni Iraola men don turn draws to wins recently, winning four of their last five games, including 1-0 win over Fulham via Rayan goal.
Bournemouth still dey fight for European spot, just four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, with one game in hand.
Only Man City (1 defeat) don lose fewer home games than Bournemouth (2) this season, and Arsenal plus Everton be the only teams wey beat dem for Vitality.
Iraola also beat City 2-1 for this same fixture last season, their only win in 17 Premier League meetings with the Citizens.
Team news
Man City enter this match with almost full squad, as only Rodri be doubt before FA Cup final, but e still play 65 minutes at Wembley.
Omar Marmoush come off at half time in FA Cup final for tactical reasons, while Rayan Cherki expected to return to starting XI for midweek match.
Rodri likely to start again ahead of Nico Gonzalez.
For Bournemouth, Ryan Christie don collect three-match ban and go miss rest of season after red card against Fulham.
That suspension fit open door for Tyler Adams return, while Lewis Cook also fit recover from thigh injury.
Julio Soler also dey back in contention, while Alex Jimenez dey suspended by club over investigation.
Possible lineups
Bournemouth: Petrovic; Smith, Hill, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Rayan, Kroupi, Tavernier; Evanilson
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O’Reilly; Silva, Rodri; Semenyo, Cherki, Doku; Haaland
We say
Bournemouth 2-2 Manchester City
City get unbelievable record against Bournemouth, but this Cherries side too strong and too confident now. With fatigue plus pressure of title race, this one fit end level — and fit even trigger celebrations for Arsenal side.
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